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School maintenance allocation to rise 50% to RM1.5bil in 2027: Anwar

PM also says MCMC to provide RM1 billion to strengthen digital infrastructure across public hospitals and clinics

Health Ministry targets permanent posts for all medical graduates by 2028: Dzulkefly

Reform agenda aims to strengthen workforce, address burnout, and expand specialist training pathways

[WATCH] Malaysia’s healthcare is on life support, so how can we save it?

Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo discusses overworked doctors, the ageing population, and the push for a healthcare overhaul in this candid episode of Scoop Insight

Health think tank warns Budget 2026 fails to fix system’s deep flaws

Galen Centre says Malaysia’s healthcare remains “overcrowded, understaffed and underinvested” despite higher spending, urging stronger reforms in aged care, primary care, and tobacco control

Insurers must justify soaring premiums with full transparency: consumer expert

Former consumer law association president Datuk Sothi Rachagan urges public PAC hearing, regulators to publish key industry data amid 70% price hikes

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards