AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMalaysia Health Policy: Malaysia’s health ministry says 2025 spending skewed heavily to generics—RM3.01b for procurement (77.88%)—pushing back on claims that innovator drugs took the lead, citing differences in data scope. Energy Security & Transition: Malaysia will study a national petroleum reserve to bolster energy resilience, while expanding renewables to 31% capacity and scaling B15 biodiesel and electric buses/rail electrification. Workforce & Talent: Malaysia’s SME lobby warns new Employment Pass salary thresholds (RM10k/RM20k) will make it harder to hire scarce digital and cybersecurity talent. STEM Pipeline: Malaysia Techlympics 2026 targets 1.8m participants with 90 competitions and 182 STI modules, from drones and robotics to AI and cybersecurity. Healthcare Staffing Strain: Malaysia reports 3,511 medical officer resignations from 2023-2025, citing limited legal tools to stop private-sector poaching. Global Health & Safety: UK health bosses warn measles is spreading in Kent/Medway and urge full MMR uptake. Tech & Markets: Markets lift on ASML earnings; cyber resilience gaps persist, with patching speed varying sharply by sector. Sports & Culture: ICC approves major World Cup format changes; Nolan’s “The Odyssey” eyes a record global debut.
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