Rising concern on perinatal mental healthcare in Malaysia
PERINATAL mental health (PMH) is a growing public health concern globally and in Malaysia over the years. According to the World Health Organisation, one in eve...
Protecting institutionalised children
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) defines an orphan as a child under the age of 18, who has lost one or both parents to any cause of death. Children u...
HIV treatment, are we there yet?
AS embodied by the National Strategic Plan for Ending AIDS (2016 to 2030), the government has highlighted its intention to halt and reverse the AIDS (Acquired I...
Plight of Rohingya refugee women
THE situation of the Rohingya ethnic minority is inextricably linked with the political history of Myanmar, with deep roots in the “divide and rule” master poli...
Prioritising well-being of the Orang Asli
THE Orang Asli, the often overlooked and “invisible” aboriginal communities of Peninsular Malaysia, constitute a small minority population who are stereotypical...
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King grants audience to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil
The King of Malaysia is briefed on National Day preparations as Fahmi Fadzil meets with His Majesty at Istana Negara.
Melaka Keadilan urges calm over nominated assemblymen dispute
Melaka Keadilan calls for consensus and negotiation to resolve the nominated assemblymen issue, urging all parties to prioritise state stability.
Spain’s Porro says ‘dream come true’ to reach World Cup final
Pedro Porro says reaching the World Cup final is a dream come true after Spain's 2-0 win over France in the semi-final.
The cost of silence: Protecting women cannot wait
Silence on domestic abuse costs lives; stronger action needed to protect women and girls from violence at home and in public spaces.
