Malaysia Seeks UN Green Climate Adaptation Funds as Floods Affect 125,000 Citizens

January 8, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Malaysia has sought US$3 million from the United Nations’Green Climate Fund (GCF) to adapt to current and future climate crises, an appeal spurred by weeks of torrential rainfall and heavy floods that have affected 125,000 citizens and left 50 people dead. This is the first time Malaysia has requested funds for climate adaptation, according to…

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Roundup: UNO Tech enters Malaysia, Autumn to offer digital health coaching and more briefs

October 25, 2021 Sharika Soukup

UNO Tech enters Malaysia, brings clinic management system Singaporean medical technology firm UNO Technologies has entered the Malaysian market through its partnership with local pharmaceutical upstart Aetos Pharma. The company seeks to get a slice of the pie from the increasing investments into the country’s public and private healthcare system. It notes that its startup…

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