PUTRAJAYA (Jan 6): The Rakan KKM “premium economy” model will start at Hospital Cyberjaya in the first quarter of this year, with no further delays, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said. “We are hoping for it (Rakan KKM) to happen as soon as possible, in the first quarter, by February or at the latest March. Accelerating digitalisation of public healthcare servicesAs part of broader structural reforms, the ministry will step up the digitalisation of public healthcare services this year. The initiative is aimed at ensuring patient data moves seamlessly with patients across the healthcare system. Vape products are currently regulated under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which focuses on control rather than outright prohibition.

Source: The Edge Markets January 06, 2026 05:43 UTC