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Malaysia’s New 10-Year Passport: What Malaysians Should Know

General Information | 04 June 2026

Malaysia has officially moved towards a longer passport validity period with the introduction of a new 10-year Malaysian passport. This change follows the implementation of the Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026, which has now come int...

New SOCSO i-Lindung Protection: A New Safety Net Beyond the Workplace

General Information | 04 June 2026

Starting June 2026, SOCSO is expected to introduce a new layer of protection known as Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja, or SKBBK. It is part of the wider Lindung 24 Jam initiative, which aims to provide employees with protection not only during wo...

MSQH 7th Edition: A New Direction for Hospital Accreditation in Malaysia

General Information | 03 June 2026

The MSQH 7th Edition marks an important update in Malaysia's hospital accreditation journey. Developed under the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health, or MSQH, this latest edition reflects how healthcare quality has changed over the years. Hospita...

The Gen Z Tech Myths That Need To Be Retired

General Information | 02 June 2026

Every generation gets judged by the one before it. Millennials were called lazy, entitled and too attached to avocado toast. Gen X was once dismissed as cynical and directionless. Baby Boomers had their own share of criticism when they were young too...

Malaysian Corporate Earnings Roundup: Banks Stay Resilient, Property Results Mixed, And One Big Fair Value Gain Steals The Spotlight

General Information | 28 May 2026

Malaysia's latest corporate earnings season delivered a fairly mixed picture, with banks showing reasonable resilience, property developers reporting uneven results, and selected consumer-facing companies feeling the pressure from softer spending and...

UNIQLO Malaysia Is Bringing The First Monchhichi UT Collection To Stores This June

General Information | 26 May 2026

UNIQLO Malaysia is adding another nostalgic and character-driven release to its UT lineup, and this time, the spotlight is on Monchhichi. The brand has announced that its first Monchhichi UT collection will officially launch in Malaysia on 1 June 202...

The Best Medicine For Joint Pain May Not Be What Most People Expect

General Information | 25 May 2026

When your joints are stiff, sore, and painful, exercise is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, for many people with arthritis, the natural reaction is to move less, rest more, and avoid anything that might make the joint feel wo...

How Freelance Graphic Designers Can Keep Business Expenses Under Control

General Information | 21 May 2026

Freelancing as a graphic designer can feel exciting because it gives you freedom over your time, your clients, and the type of creative work you want to take on. You are not tied to one company's brand style or one fixed routine. You can build your o...

Malaysia’s Private Healthcare Sector May Be Entering A New Reality

General Information | 11 May 2026

Malaysia's private healthcare industry may be heading into a very different phase, especially after years of strong growth supported by medical insurance claims and high coverage limits. For a long time, private hospitals benefited from rising demand...

Start Collecting Your E-Invoices Now For Future Tax Relief Claims

General Information | 11 May 2026

Malaysia's e-invoice system is starting to move beyond business compliance and into something that may directly affect everyday taxpayers. If you normally claim tax relief for items such as lifestyle purchases, smartphones, computers, insurance, chil...

Malaysia’s Digital Investment Boom Could Expose A Serious Office Space Problem

General Information | 06 May 2026

Malaysia has been attracting major attention as a digital investment destination. On paper, the story looks very strong. The country has secured RM342.58 billion in approved digital investments, with more than 114,000 projected jobs expected to be cr...

Why Many Private GP Clinics In Malaysia Are Struggling To Survive

General Information | 06 May 2026

Private GP clinics are often seen as one of the most accessible parts of Malaysia's healthcare system. For many families, they are the first place to go for fever, flu, minor injuries, medical certificates, follow-up medication, basic screening, vacc...

E-Hailing Drivers And The Coming Robotaxi Disruption

General Information | 06 May 2026

For years, e-hailing has been one of the most practical income options for many Malaysians. Some joined it as a side hustle, while others made it their full-time job after leaving traditional taxi driving, corporate work, or other forms of employment...

AI Is No Longer Optional: Why Healthcare CIOs Are Pushing for Full Integration

General Information | 11 April 2026

Artificial intelligence is quickly shifting from a "nice-to-have" experiment into something far more urgent for healthcare organisations. For many hospital leaders today, AI is no longer just about innovation—it is about staying competitive. But desp...

Malaysia’s Family Planning Gap Is Bigger Than Many Realise

General Information | 30 March 2026

Family planning is often talked about as a private matter, something that happens quietly between couples and families. But when large numbers of women who do not want to become pregnant are still not using contraception, it becomes more than a perso...

How Clinical Intelligence Is Transforming Critical Care at Boston Children’s

General Information | 29 March 2026

In modern intensive care units, data isn't the problem—there's plenty of it. The real challenge is making sense of it all in time to make the right decision. That's exactly the situation at Boston Children's Hospital, where clinicians deal with massi...

Women’s Health Is More Than a Cause—It’s an Untapped Investment Opportunity

General Information | 29 March 2026

For years, women's health has been talked about as a social issue. But increasingly, it's being reframed as something much bigger: a major investment opportunity that has been overlooked for far too long. Despite women making up half of the global po...

India Steps Up AI Efforts to Tackle Preterm Births

General Information | 29 March 2026

Preterm birth remains one of the biggest challenges in maternal and child health worldwide—and India carries a significant portion of that burden. In response, the country is now taking a more data-driven approach, investing heavily in artificial int...

Turning Advanced Analytics Into Better Frontline Care

General Information | 25 March 2026

For many healthcare organisations today, the real issue is no longer a lack of data. In fact, most hospitals and health systems already have more data than they know what to do with. The bigger challenge is something far more practical: how do you tu...

How Digital Technology Could Transform the Operating Room

General Information | 17 March 2026

For years, hospitals have invested heavily in digital systems across many parts of healthcare. Electronic medical records, connected imaging platforms, remote monitoring, and data-driven inpatient care have all become part of the modern hospital envi...