tags - Sinar Daily

Malaysia is now ranked 13th in the world and the highest in Southeast Asia for diabetes prevalence, with 21 per cent of the population or one in five adults living with the disease. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Parents often dismiss early signs of unhealthy weight gain, assuming that their child will grow out of it. Photo illustrated via Canva

Last November, the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) announced that premiums for medical insurance would rise between 40 and 70 per cent starting in 2025. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

About 10 million formal sector workers will soon receive enhanced social security coverage under the Lindung 24/7 Scheme, part of the Lindung Pekerja programme by the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) expresses disappointment over the government’s decision to retain the minimum consultation fee for general practitioners (GPs) at RM10, a rate that has remained unchanged since 1992 despite a review being carried out after 17 years. Photo for illustration purposes only. Photo: Edited via CANVA

The Prime Minister added that RM46.5 billion will be allocated to the Health Ministry next year, up from RM45.3 billion in 2025. Photo by Bernama.

Kelantan is projected to become an ageing state in less than a decade. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

The ministry said an engagement session had been held with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Public Services Commission (SPA) and the Public Service Department (JPA) to ensure the appointment process proceeded as planned. - Bernama file photo

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Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama photo