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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
#NSTviral: Royally-honoured security guard Yogeswary goes viral again for kindness at Ipoh hospital [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: R. Yogeswary, fondly known to the public as 'Auntie Yoges,' a beloved security guard at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, Ipoh, has once again captured the hearts of Malaysians after a video showing her helping a patient went viral. Posted by user @budakwheelchair, the TikTok video begins with him circling the hospital car park seven times before stopping near the lobby. The caption asks, "Do Ipoh people know Auntie Yoges?" The security guard spoke to him through his car window. "What did Auntie say? One round, then wait for me, right? Why are you so stubborn?" The TikTok user responds in jest, "I tried looking for parking somewhere else first. Is there any parking, Auntie? I feel like making you go viral again." To this, she laughed. "Don't make me go viral again. Just pray for Auntie." The moment takes a more moving turn when the user, who is paraplegic, handed her his phone. It then showed him exiting the car and transferring himself into a wheelchair without assistance. Auntie Yoges, still by his side, offered a heartfelt prayer. "May everything go smoothly for my dear. May you be blessed with good health and strength. May your journey be a truly good one. You're the best, dear. Auntie really respects you." Yogeswary previously made national headlines in 2023 for her compassion and tireless service, which earned her the Pingat Pangkuan Negara (PPN) from the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. In the new video, she is seen in uniform, proudly wearing the ribbon representing the prestigious honour. Many commenters were quick to recognise her and praise her continued kindness, to which Yogeswary replied with warm gratefulness in the comments. "I received this medal because of all of you… auntie will always give good service, dik (dear)," she wrote. Netizens flooded the video with warm recollections. "(Yogeswary) knows everyone well. She calls everyone younger than her 'adik', all the kids 'anak', all the older folks 'mak' or 'abah'. Some she even calls 'sayang'. This auntie has such lovely manners," wrote @ "The first time I met Aunty Yoges was while caring for my late mother... She comforted the patients' family members waiting outside the Emergency Department," said MrsAdy7083. "Sometimes, my father goes for chemotherapy just to see her. She walks him all the way to the haematology clinic," another commenter, @najjjj, shared. "When I was about to give birth for the first time... she held my arm and guided me all the way to the lobby. Thank you, auntie—your kindness will be repaid with more kindness," added user NIRy. Many others spoke of her continued acts of kindness: helping book rides, watching over children, and ensuring there is always parking when needed.
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia's food supply not impacted by confict in Iran, says Mat Sabu
BERUAS: Malaysia is not heavily dependent on food imports from Iran, and as such, the situation does not impact the country's food supply, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He explained that Malaysia's food import requirements from Iran are limited to dates and legume products, which are not among the country's primary food commodities. "Most of our food imports from Iran are not high. Most of our imports are from India, Pakistan, the Middle East, China and Asean countries," he told a press conference after visiting the Perak State Farmers' Organisation (PPN) cattle rearing project at PPN Perak Kampung Tengah here on Sunday (June 15). Meanwhile, when asked about the impact of the current hot weather on padi crops, Mohamad said that so far, 60% of the country's padi production remains unaffected. However, he said, adjustments to the padi planting schedule may be necessary based on discussions with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) and the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada). "Sometimes we need to change the (planting) schedule a little and so on, depending on weather conditions and suitability," he said. Regarding Sunday's visit, Mohamad said the ministry would assist the livestock farm, which currently houses about 500 animals, in building a slaughterhouse to help increase the farm's productivity. "We have set a target to achieve a meat self-sufficiency level (SSL) of more than 30 per cent by 2030, compared to 20 per cent currently. With the developments we are seeing now, we are confident of reaching the goal," he said. - Bernama
The Star
12-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Tales of success from PJ hostel
(From left) Ravindran, Prof Agamutu and Marimuthu at the book launch at Royal Lake Club. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star A FORMER resident of a hostel called PP Narayanan (PPN) has chronicled the stories of students and staff in a book, The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel. The hostel, established in 1965 by the National Union of Plantation Workers (NUPW), was once a second home to generations of students. It provided a home for students, primarily children of estate workers, who secured admission to Universiti Malaya (UM) or nearby institutions of higher education in Kuala Lumpur. The author Ravindran Raghavan, who is a business consultant, said he was inspired by the stories of fellow former hostel residents he met during a PPN reunion. 'It was truly amazing to witness the heights that these people had climbed to from where they were,' Ravindran said during the book launch held at Royal Lake Club in Kuala Lumpur. 'I instantly knew then that I had to somehow capture all of this success,' he added. Educationist and former UM lecturer Tan Sri Dr T. Marimuthu also echoed Ravindran's sentiment. 'The hostel was a sanctuary for people from various backgrounds, but it was also a refuge for students who didn't know where to go. 'It was a welcoming community,' said the former deputy agriculture minister who also served as the hostel's management committee vice-chairman in 1972. After 30 years of serving the community, the hostel which was located in Jalan Barat in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, officially closed its doors in 1996 due to lack of funds. Prof Datuk Dr P. Agamutu, who was also a former resident at the hostel, said the building had since been demolished and a condominium now stands in its place. Despite this, he said the former residents shared a strong bond. 'You can remove us from PPN, but you can't remove PPN from us,' added the academic from Sunway University's Jeffrey Sachs Centre on Sustainable Development.
Globe and Mail
10-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Ontario's planned crackdown on exclusivity deals could go further, pharmacy regulator says
The board of Ontario's pharmacy regulator said on Monday the province's proposed new restrictions on exclusivity deals between insurers and pharmacies were a good step, but should go further to protect patient safety. Ontario recently began a second public consultation on preferred provider (or pharmacy) networks (PPNs), a type of deal between pharmacies and insurers that can restrict where patients get medication. The consultation proposes two options for restricting the deals: 'any able and willing provider' legislation that would allow any pharmacy to join an insurer's network if they met the necessary criteria; and 'standardized and mandatory exemptions' that would allow any patient to go outside a network if they met conditions set by a regulator. The province leaves it open to whether it could pursue either, both or neither option. The board of the Ontario College of Pharmacists has been discussing a potential crackdown on PPNs since early last year, even passing a motion expressing 'zero tolerance' for closed networks last July. The board discussed the latest consultation at its meeting Monday. A briefing document prepared and distributed by college staff ahead of time suggested the province's proposals could be 'strengthened' to meet the regulator's goals of guaranteeing patient choice, continuity of care and access to care. Ontario regulator condemns exclusive deals between pharmacies, insurance companies Board chair Doug Brown, who owns and runs a pharmacy in the town of Port Perry, said he acknowledged that there was frustration in the community 'over what is perceived to be the lack of progress on this issue.' However, he said the consultation – which is run by Ontario's Ministry of Finance – crosses multiple industries and needs to be done carefully. He said any new actions undertaken by the college could be undone depending on how the legislation is eventually drafted, and so it would be prudent for the regulator to wait for now. 'But let me be absolutely clear, the college is prepared to move quickly and decisively once the government has confirmed what it will or won't do to address the clear concerns that remained unresolved,' he said. Most board members expressed support for the province's proposed options. Elnora Magboo, one of the board's public members, asked during the meeting whether PPNs could provide greater access to medication because of savings negotiated between the agreement's participants. Ontario considers rule to limit exclusivity deals between insurers and pharmacies Insurers have argued PPNs are useful tools to keep costs down. They say the deals allow them to negotiate discounts from pharmacies that they pass on to plan sponsors. But some of the board's independent pharmacists, who are often kept out of these networks in favour of large chain pharmacies, pushed back on the idea that there are cost savings, and raised other concerns with the deals. Siva Sivapalan, a community pharmacist in Beamsville, raised a witness the board heard from last July, whose medication was delivered by a network pharmacy to a non-refrigerated area at the back of a craft store. That witness – a teacher from Waterloo named Amy Miller – lodged a complaint with the network pharmacy last summer. In the months since, she has expressed frustration at the slow pace of the college's investigation and the difficulty in obtaining her medication from her preferred source. 'Every month that passes without a decision makes my access to care more uncertain,' Ms. Miller wrote in a letter sent to the board in May, which she shared with The Globe and Mail. 'Every delay deepens the harm. And every public statement you make about protecting patients becomes more hollow.' College spokesperson Dave Bourne said the regulator could not share details about Ms. Miller's case, but continues to investigate concerns about PPNs. Speaking generally, he said some complaints are complex and time-consuming to investigate. 'We understand Ms. Miller's frustration with the time being taken to address her complaint, and we empathize with her situation,' he said in an e-mail.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
PPN Expands Influence in Pharmacy Media with New Hosting Platform and June Podcast Lineup
Pharmacy Podcast Network Unveils New Host Membership & Analytics Platform, Announces Four New Podcast Launches for June BROWNSVILLE, PA / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2025 / The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN), the world's largest podcast network dedicated to the profession of pharmacy, proudly announces the launch of a Podcast Hosting Membership and Metrics Platform designed by JB Consulting, a custom healthcare software firm, to empower pharmacy podcast creators with cutting-edge tools, insights, and growth opportunities. This expansion comes alongside the announcement of four new podcasts premiering in June, continuing PPN's mission to elevate authentic and informative healthcare conversations. Returning by popular demand, the subject of mental health is at the forefront of healthcare. The PPN is excited to announce the new podcast called MindBridge: A Behavioral Health Podcast, hosted by Dr. Ryan Paul Liabenow, PhD, CEO of Mango Health. Focused on mental health and best practices in behavioral-assisted treatments, MindBridge brings critical dialogue to pharmacists and healthcare providers at the forefront of behavioral medicine. The Executive Dose is another new addition to the Pharmacy Podcast Network, hosted by Stephen Beckman, CEO of YARAL Pharma. This no-fluff, C-suite-level podcast digs into the real-world pressures-and possibilities-reshaping the pharmaceutical industry. Expect sharp insights, straight talk, and stories that hit home for today's pharmacy professionals. 'Pharma, like pharmacy care, is at a tipping point,' said Beckman. 'With 145 million podcast listeners in the U.S., PPN cuts through the noise and delivers what matters to the pharmacy business community. YARAL Pharma is proud to fuel the conversation on this powerful platform.' The PBM Reform Podcast, originally launched in 2019, returns with new host Greg Reybold, Vice President of Healthcare Policy and General Counsel at American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI). Greg is a veteran healthcare attorney and government affairs professional who has been immersed in PBM reform at the state and federal level for years. His work in the PBM reform arena includes drafting several first-in-the-nation bills which have served as the basis for model legislation throughout the nation. RxSafe Eyecon is back with a special limited series titled Building Your LTC Pharmacy at Home Business. This critical series explores how independent pharmacies can enter the booming 'LTC-at-Home' market, combatting the rise of pharmacy deserts caused by closures in 2025 and offering a new revenue stream tied to patient access and public health. 'Podcasting has been present in pharmacy because of the PPN,' said Todd Eury, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. 'It's a platform built for providers, pharmacy owners, and healthcare insiders since 2009. We're growing with our Host Membership Platform, building new shows, and attracting new talent from pharmacists and thought leaders globally.' Tonight, PPN will host its 2025 Host Membership Meeting at 7:00 p.m. ET, bringing together over 30 current hosts and welcoming new voices to the network. Special guest John Nosta, internationally recognized AI health philosopher and CEO of NostaLab, will keynote the event. 'The future of healthcare is not just data-driven-it's voice-driven. Podcasting provides the authentic interface where ideas meet innovation,' said John Nosta. PPN is also launching a new metrics system, enabling hosts and clients to track podcast downloads, episode performance, and listener demographics with more granularity and transparency-empowering better content and business development decisions. ABOUT PHARMACY PODCAST NETWORK Founded in 2009, the Pharmacy Podcast Network is the leading podcast media company for the global pharmacy profession, with over 80,000 monthly listeners across 40+ active shows. PPN delivers content focused on business, clinical care, innovation, advocacy, and policy in pharmacy.\ ABOUT YARAL PHARMA YARAL Pharma, the US generics subsidiary of the multinational pharmaceutical company IBSA, manufactures and markets generic medicines across a range of therapeutic areas including pain and endocrinology. YARAL is committed to improving access to high-quality, authorized and complex generic medications. ABOUT MANGO HEALTH Mango Health is a micro-pharmacy platform tailored for behavioral health settings, specializing in psychiatric medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), sexual health, and drug-related infectious disease care. ABOUT AMERICAN PHARMACY COOPERATIVE, INC. (APCI) Since 1984, APCI has served independent community pharmacies across the nation with group purchasing, advocacy, and a wide range of industry-leading pharmacy services. The co-op is headquartered in Bessemer, Ala. About Eyecon | RxSafe Eyecon | RxSafe is transforming the pharmacy industry through advanced automation technologies that drive efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety. Together, we empower pharmacies with cutting-edge tools that streamline operations, elevate patient care, and ensure long-term success. From visual precision counting to high-volume adherence packaging, our solutions are built to support today's pharmacy challenges and tomorrow's growth. Empowering Pharmacies Through Innovation. ABOUT NOSTALAB NostaLab is a health innovation think tank led by John Nosta, a globally recognized thought leader exploring the intersection of digital health, artificial intelligence, and future medicine. Media Contact: Todd Eury CEO [email protected] (412) 585-4001 SOURCE: Pharmacy Podcast Network press release
