MP wants public registry updated for all major diseases

by Ariv Chelvam     Published 6 Dec 2016     Source : Malaysiakini

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DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago has urged that the registries for all major diseases be updated with immediate effect.

He said this includes HIV, cancer and hepatitis C.

Santiago, who is the MP for Klang, said the update would ensure the government can allocate adequate resources for healthcare.

Malaysia finally signs ambitious Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

February 4, 2016     Source : The Malay Mail Online

AUCKLAND, Feb 4 — Twelve countries including Malaysia have finally signed the ambitious Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement here today which is set to expand markets, reduce tariffs and promote freer trade.

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed signed the comprehensive 21^st century pact for Malaysia that represents nearly 40 per cent of global gross domestic product worth US$30 trillion (RM124.678 trillion).

The signing of the TPPA in New Zealand’s capital city is the culmination of five years and 19 rounds of tough negotiations.