Barely a day seems to go by without a news report about an incident of child abuse or neglect. While the shocking discovery of physical and sexual abuse happening in welfare homes operated by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) has caught the nation’s attention, there are also numerous incidents of children being tortured, punished, sexually abused, groomed online, as well as sustaining injuries due to negligence. With government hospitals being the main source of identifying and referring child abuse cases, we check in with Dr Sasha Mohan, Head, Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Committee, Hospital Ampang. Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, joins us for this conversation. 



If you suspect child abuse or neglect has taken place, you can make a police report, call Talian Kasih at 15999 to make a confidential report, or approach the SCAN team at the nearest government hospital.


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Barely a day seems to go by without a news report about an incident of child abuse or neglect. While the shocking discovery of physical and sexual abuse happening in welfare homes operated by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) has caught the nation’s attention, there are also numerous incidents of children being tortured, punished, sexually abused, groomed online, as well as sustaining injuries due to negligence. With government hospitals being the main source of identifying and referring child abuse cases, we check in with Dr Sasha Mohan, Head, Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Committee, Hospital Ampang. Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, joins us for this conversation.&nbsp;If you suspect child abuse or neglect has taken place, you can make a police report, call Talian Kasih at 15999 to make a confidential report, or approach the SCAN team at the nearest government hospital. Image credit: Shutterstock

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The Role of SCAN Teams in Preventing Child Abuse

World Pharmacists Day is observed on 25 September annually, to recognise and celebrate the crucial role that pharmacists play in building healthier communities everywhere. This year’s theme focuses on ‘Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs’. Why is it important to get to know your friendly community pharmacist, and how do they play a role in promoting health at the community, as well as national level? We speak to Lim En Ni, a community pharmacist, to find out more. 



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World Pharmacists Day is observed on 25 September annually, to recognise and celebrate the crucial role that pharmacists play in building healthier communities everywhere. This year’s theme focuses on ‘Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs’. Why is it important to get to know your friendly community pharmacist, and how do they play a role in promoting health at the community, as well as national level? We speak to Lim En Ni, a community pharmacist, to find out more.&nbsp;Image credit: Shutterstock

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 Did you know that atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm condition, is more likely to develop as people get older, have uncontrolled hypertension and underlying heart disease? This puts many of us at risk, and therefore, with higher chances of developing a stroke. In this session, Datuk Dr Razali Omar, consultant electrophysiologist and cardiologist from CVSKL, shares about the latest innovations in treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation. 


This is an edited replay of BFM's Health & Living 2024 ‘Your Heart Must Go On’. This World Heart Day event was part of Unblocked, a movement for heart health, sponsored by CVSKL, in collaboration with Novartis.

&nbsp;Did you know that atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm condition, is more likely to develop as people get older, have uncontrolled hypertension and underlying heart disease? This puts many of us at risk, and therefore, with higher chances of developing a stroke. In this session, Datuk Dr Razali Omar, consultant electrophysiologist and cardiologist from CVSKL, shares about the latest innovations in treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation.&nbsp; This is an edited replay of BFM's Health &amp; Living 2024 ‘Your Heart Must Go On’. This World Heart Day event was part of Unblocked, a movement for heart health, sponsored by CVSKL, in collaboration with Novartis.

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In 2023, 3,361 sexual harassment and assault cases were recorded by the police. Of this number, 4 percent of the victims were male. Joshua - a survivor of sexual abuse - wrote in an opinion piece in Free Malaysia Today, “I often think of this 4% – these 135 men and boys – whose cases are on record, and marvel at their bravery.”




Joshua’s own bravery comes to light on this episode of Because Feelings Matter, where he opens up about two separate incidents of sexual abuse that he experienced as a child and teenager, and his struggle to overcome the feelings of shame and fear that silenced him for years.  




‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental health issues. These stories aim to normalise conversations about mental health, and to show that it’s okay to struggle emotionally and psychologically, but more importantly, to reach out for help. This series is produced in collaboration with Thrive Well.




*If you or someone you know is experiencing gender-based violence, you can contact these helplines: Telenita-AWAM (016-237 4221 / 016-228 4221), WAO (03-3000 8858 / Whatsapp 018-988 8058), WCC Penang (011-3108 4001 / 016-439 0698), Sarawak Women for Women Society (016-582 2660 / Whatsapp 013-804 4285), Sabah Women’s Action-Resource Group (088-280 200 / 011-2790 8020)


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In 2023, 3,361 sexual harassment and assault cases were recorded by the police. Of this number, 4 percent of the victims were male. Joshua - a survivor of sexual abuse - wrote in an opinion piece in Free Malaysia Today, “I often think of this 4% – these 135 men and boys – whose cases are on record, and marvel at their bravery.” Joshua’s own bravery comes to light on this episode of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/podcast?qseaid=becausefeelingsmatter">Because Feelings Matter</a>, where he opens up about two separate incidents of sexual abuse that he experienced as a child and teenager, and his struggle to overcome the feelings of shame and fear that silenced him for years.&nbsp;&nbsp; ‘<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/podcast?qseaid=becausefeelingsmatter">Because Feelings Matter</a>’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental health issues. These stories aim to normalise conversations about mental health, and to show that it’s okay to struggle emotionally and psychologically, but more importantly, to reach out for help. This series is produced in collaboration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thethrive.center/">Thrive Well</a>. *If you or someone you know is experiencing gender-based violence, you can contact these helplines: Telenita-AWAM (016-237 4221 / 016-228 4221), WAO (03-3000 8858 / Whatsapp 018-988 8058), WCC Penang (011-3108 4001 / 016-439 0698), Sarawak Women for Women Society (016-582 2660 / Whatsapp 013-804 4285), Sabah Women’s Action-Resource Group (088-280 200 / 011-2790 8020) Image provided by Joshua

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