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The MADANI Government is implementing comprehensive governance reforms to prevent repeat of the 1MDB scandal, including new fiscal responsibility laws and expanded auditor powers, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong told Parliament.
Malaysia's government is piloting MediAsas, an affordable health insurance scheme starting at RM60 monthly, paired with the RESET reform strategy to address systemic healthcare cost pressures ahead of full national rollout in 2027.
Seoul is weighing a proposal to extend free or subsidised bus rides to seniors aged 70 and older, building on existing free subway access for those 65+. The plan raises concerns about fiscal sustainability as the city's elderly population expands.