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Low pay, 84-hour working week: Malaysia’s doctor shortage under the microscope
Read more: Low pay, 84-hour working week: Malaysia’s doctor shortage under the microscopeMalaysia’s medical professionals are under pressure. Falling recruitment, an exodus of doctors and a growing patient load have put a strain on the system. What is behind the staffing crisis in public hospitals, asks the programme Insight.
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With Malaysia’s drug abuse cases at ‘critical level’ amid rise of Kpods, can it turn the tide?
Read more: With Malaysia’s drug abuse cases at ‘critical level’ amid rise of Kpods, can it turn the tide?Experts are calling for a shift from a punitive approach against drug users to one focused on public health and rehabilitation.
Thailand
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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Read more: Lawmaker pensions stir big debateLawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
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Ex-MP wants concession deal probe
Read more: Ex-MP wants concession deal probeFormer Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak has petitioned the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the cabinet and the board of Airports of Thailand (AoT) over amendments to duty‑free concession contracts that he claims caused up to 180 billion baht in losses to the state.
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China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan
Read more: China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in JapanChina’s vast outbound travel market is set for further growth in 2026, boosted by the spread of visa-free policies for Chinese nationals and a stronger yuan.
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Army to regulate illegal river jetties on southern border
Read more: Army to regulate illegal river jetties on southern borderIn the wake of the weekend bombings, the army is closely checking all illegal piers along the Golok River in Narathiwat province with a plan to control their operations, believing they are used by insurgents entering and fleeing Thailand.
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Transforming your organisation in the Age of AI
Read more: Transforming your organisation in the Age of AILet’s be honest: AI is everywhere. It’s in the tools we use, the services we experience and the conversations we have in leadership meetings. It’s no longer something “in the future”. It’s happening right now — faster than most organisations can respond.
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Low pay, 84-hour working week: Malaysia’s doctor shortage under the microscope
Read more: Low pay, 84-hour working week: Malaysia’s doctor shortage under the microscopeMalaysia’s medical professionals are under pressure. Falling recruitment, an exodus of doctors and a growing patient load have put a strain on the system. What is behind the staffing crisis in public hospitals, asks the programme Insight.
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With Malaysia’s drug abuse cases at ‘critical level’ amid rise of Kpods, can it turn the tide?
Read more: With Malaysia’s drug abuse cases at ‘critical level’ amid rise of Kpods, can it turn the tide?Experts are calling for a shift from a punitive approach against drug users to one focused on public health and rehabilitation.
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PM hopes for nation of ‘bilingual kids’
Read more: PM hopes for nation of ‘bilingual kids’Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he hoped Thai youth would grow up bilingual with global outlooks, as he presided over National Children’s Day celebrations at Government House.
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Pheu Thai unveils vision for a model Chiang Mai
Read more: Pheu Thai unveils vision for a model Chiang MaiPheu Thai has rolled out policies to transform Chiang Mai into a model city for inclusive growth, blending creative industries, cluster tourism, diversity and education reform.
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Democrats set out coalition terms
Read more: Democrats set out coalition termsThe Democrat Party has declared itself open to forming a coalition government with other parties but has laid down clear conditions that any future government must be honest, free from “grey capital” and avoid creating social division.