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ANIMAL HEALTH
Humane Cage-Free Farming Practices Growing In Malaysia: Advocates
Malaysia is moving toward a more responsible and sustainable food production ecosystem. The rising adoption of cage-free systems reflects a growing understanding that animal welfare, sustainability, food safety, and business resilience are interconnected.
‘Godzilla’ El Niño May Slash Malaysia’s Rice Output
Extreme weather projections could slash local rice production from ~40% contribution in key granary states to as low as 20%, says a KPKM official. Malaysia only produces 52% of its rice needs, leaving it exposed if exporting countries restrict supply.
MALAYSIA
Mudah Healthtech, Sihat XPress Kiosk To Accelerate Preventive Care
Mudah Healthtech’s Sihat Xpress kiosk closes the health care gap between urban and rural areas, acting as a critical health care link.
Newcastle University Admits Malaysia Medical Graduates Deprioritised For UK Training
Newcastle University admits that medical graduates at its Malaysian campus, NUMed, have been deprioritised for training in the NHS, following the UK's new Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act, but claims that NUMed's MBBS degree is still GMC accredited.
WORLD
Smartphone Apps Are Changing How We Study Everyday Brain Activity
Natural EEGs can support long-term monitoring outside hospitals for people with neurological disorders, and help others track health issues such as fatigue, workload stress, or flagging attention during routine activities.
How Mathematical Modelling Can Save Lives Of TB Patients
By using real world data, mathematical models can help policymakers reach patients who would benefit most from an intervention, and better identify their needs.
