SEVEN in every 10 Malaysian men above 40 years old are impotent, according to a urologist from Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
The medical condition, once considered a problem faced by older people, has become increasingly common among young men.
In a China Press report, Prof Datuk Dr Zulkifli Md Zainuddin said across Asia, it is estimated that nearly 200 million men suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED).
He said the issue has become more prominent due to unhealthy modern lifestyles and illnesses affecting male sexual health.
He said most cases of impotence in young men are due to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and low testosterone levels.
“These conditions can interfere with blood flow, which is crucial for a normal erection.
“Mental health issues such as stress and depression are also major causes of impotence,” he added.
Dr Zulkifli said this trend is concerning, as ED not only affects male sexual function but also indicates a deterioration in overall health.
> Nanyang Siang Pau reported that Indonesia’s popular tourist destination Bali has banned menstruating women from entering temples, citing period blood as “unclean” and could contaminate these sacred sites.
However, no announcement was made regarding the procedure to determine if a woman is menstruating.
Visitors to these places of worship are also required to behave and dress appropriately, pay a tourist tax and be accompanied by licensed guides.
(The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
