Universiti Sains Malaysia

Nov 1, 2024 | link.springer.com | Universiti Sains Malaysia

AbstractThis study investigates the correlation between state-owned capital and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, with a nuanced exploration of the moderating influence of political connections. Drawing on data from publicly listed Chinese companies in a political-oriented developing nation over the span of 2013–2022, panel regression analyses unveil a noteworthy positive association between state-owned capital and ESG performance.

Oct 27, 2024 | bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com | Universiti Sains Malaysia

The Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) is conducted by the Center for Healthy Ageing and Development at Peking University, serving as a crucial resource for aging and health research in China. As CLHLS started recording health expenditures in 2005 and the latest data extends to 2018, this study utilizes cross-sectional data from CLHLS surveys in 2005 and 2018.

Oct 24, 2024 | twentytwo13.my | Universiti Sains Malaysia

A total of RM421 billion was allocated for Malaysia’s 2025 budget, RM13.5 billion more than 2024, making it the largest in the nation’s history. While the government is expected to collect RM339.7 billion in revenue, it will need to borrow RM80 billion to cover the deficit. RM335 billion is allocated for operating expenditure, while RM86 billion is set aside for development expenditure.

Aug 13, 2024 | twentytwo13.my | Universiti Sains Malaysia

In his best-selling book ‘21 Lessons for the 21st Century’, historian Yuval Noah Harari captures the essence of the challenges that will determine the future of humanity in this century. These challenges can be broadly categorised under technology, politics, war, and resilience. Most observers of current affairs are in agreement with Harari mainly due to the fact that a familiar mantra has been bandied around by many futurists.

Jul 5, 2024 | healtheconomicsreview.biomedcentral.com | Siew Chin |Kunming City |Universiti Sains Malaysia |Technological Achievements |Hongyu Gong |Siew Chin Ong | +6 more

This systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement (Supplementary Table 1) [26]. The systematic review was registered on the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) database (CRD42023417391). We searched Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central databases.