One in about 12 people in Malaysia is aged 65 and above. A significant proportion of them may need some sort of care eventually, as the likelihood of disorders and disabilities increases with age. But in a society where the bulk of care work is usually carried out by informal caregivers, where is Malaysia when it comes to developing a care ecosystem to support our ageing population? And why is it important to reveal the disproportionate burden carried by women in our society?


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One in about 12 people in Malaysia is aged 65 and above. A significant proportion of them may need some sort of care eventually, as the likelihood of disorders and disabilities increases with age. But in a society where the bulk of care work is usually carried out by informal caregivers, where is Malaysia when it comes to developing a care ecosystem to support our ageing population? And why is it important to reveal the disproportionate burden carried by women in our society? Image credit: Shutterstock

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Public Health: Aged Care And Our “Invisible” Women

“Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by nutritionist Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to discuss. 


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“Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by nutritionist Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to discuss.&nbsp; Image Credit: Shutterstock

Why Is Malaysia Worse Than Our Neighbours In Tackling Childhood Stunting?

When we think of the accident and emergency department, what immediately comes to mind is that of serious accidents or sudden health crises like heart attacks and stroke. But the emergency department or ED also plays a crucial role in being a refuge for people struggling with mental health issues. On this episode of Mind Matters, we’ll be delving into the role of the ED in helping people through mental health crises, with consultant emergency medicine physician Dr Jane Liaw Siew Yee and consultant psychiatrist Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam.


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When we think of the accident and emergency department, what immediately comes to mind is that of serious accidents or sudden health crises like heart attacks and stroke. But the emergency department or ED also plays a crucial role in being a refuge for people struggling with mental health issues. On this episode of Mind Matters, we’ll be delving into the role of the ED in helping people through mental health crises, with consultant emergency medicine physician Dr Jane Liaw Siew Yee and consultant psychiatrist Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Mind Matters: Mental Health Crisis Intervention In The Emergency Department

On the 25th of January this year, American climber Alex Honnold became the first person to complete a free solo ascent of Taipei 101. That meant that he climbed the 508 metre building with no safety gear - no ropes or harnesses. This wasn’t his first time doing such a thing either, as he rose to fame when he free climbed the El Capitan wall at Yosemite in the United States, which stood at 914 metres high. So one can’t help but wonder: does he feel no fear? We speak to neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar and counselling psychologist Daren Despois.



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On the 25th of January this year, American climber Alex Honnold became the first person to complete a free solo ascent of Taipei 101. That meant that he climbed the 508 metre building with no safety gear - no ropes or harnesses. This wasn’t his first time doing such a thing either, as he rose to fame when he free climbed the El Capitan wall at Yosemite in the United States, which stood at 914 metres high. So one can’t help but wonder: does he feel no fear? We speak to neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar and counselling psychologist Daren Despois.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Public Health: Aged Care And Our “Invisible” Women

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