Melaka State Government Aids Private Islamic Education Institutions
The Melaka state government has allocated RM300,000 in aid this year to 30 fully registered private Islamic education institutions (IPIS) under the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (JAIM).
Financial Support for IPIS Institutions
Each of...
Government, Private Hospitals, and Insurers Collaborate to Control Medical Costs and Improve Price Transparency
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying has revealed that the government, private hospitals, and insurance companies are working together to find a long-term solution to control...
Lawyer's Application to Challenge Smoking Ban in Private Offices Fixed for Hearing
PETALING JAYA: A significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the smoking ban in private offices in Malaysia has been announced, as lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla's application...
Private Healthcare: The Stark Difference in Charges
Differing Charges in Private Healthcare
Several PKR MPs and a senator have pointed to the differing charges in private healthcare, calling for a detailed examination of the private medical fee structure. In a joint...
Incorporating Private Sector Input Crucial for Higher Education Plan 2025-2035
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has emphasized the importance of incorporating input from the private sector in developing the Higher Education Plan 2025-2035. According to MEF president Syed Hussain Syed...
Private Orphanage Ordered to Temporarily Close Amid Allegations of Rape and Abuse
Background
A private orphanage in Kulai, near Johor Bahru, has been ordered to temporarily close following allegations of rape and abuse involving its residents. The chairman of the orphanage,...
Eight Private Religious School Students Charged for Hurting Fellow Students
Case Details
Eight private religious school students in Negeri Sembilan were charged at the magistrates' court in Kuala Pilah today for hurting their fellow students last month. The students, all between...
Private Hospitals Must Balance Profits with Patient Welfare
The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) has urged private hospitals owned by government-linked companies (GLC) to adjust their prices to balance their goal of making profits with ensuring the welfare of...
Rethinking Public-Private Healthcare Integration: A Call to Action
Reducing the Strain on Public Hospitals
The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) has urged the health ministry to outsource certain treatments to private hospitals instead of setting up private wings in public...
