Malaysia pushes for greater ASEAN self-reliance in essential medicines
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says regional capacity needs strengthening to protect medicine access from disruptions in global supply chains.
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Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says regional capacity needs strengthening to protect medicine access from disruptions in global supply chains.
Planned measures include legislation for state-owned entities and consideration of procurement before allocation warrants are issued.
All 12 winners across the programme’s three tracks will receive places on overseas programmes in Hong Kong or Shanghai.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir estimates the chips have combined sales potential of RM300 million.
The cyclist won the men's C4-C5 1,000 metre time trial, finishing ahead of Thailand's Jaturong Niwanti and Indonesia's Sufyan Saori.
DNB is expected to finance itself, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil ruling out further government financial support.
The proposed funding would support Gentari's expansion and debt reduction, with KKR retaining an option to acquire an ownership stake later.
Transit fares to Kota Bharu will begin at RM125 one way, with commercial passenger services targeted for mid-December 2026.
The proposal covers projects valued at RM10 million or more, with deposits ranging from RM100,000 to RM500,000. Lower rates remain under consideration.
The non-binding agreement includes potential construction roles, with Malaysia among the markets to be considered.