Understanding GLP-1 drugs, those popular weight-loss medications
The class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have become renowned for their effects in helping weight loss.
What Malaysia needs to tackle for healthcare in 2026
There remain many areas of healthcare that require our urgent attention in this coming year.
Those who led during the Covid-19 pandemic
During the pandemic, some stepped up to lead the way, while some didn't even follow the rules.
Foreign ownership of Malaysian private healthcare facilities
Concerns about the privacy of patient information arise when the companies that hold these data are owned by a foreign company.
Examining Malaysia’s Covid-19 vaccination response
With another pandemic predicted in the near future, we need to know what went right and what did not in our Covid-19 vaccination programme.
When patients need to complain
There are various mechanisms available for Malaysians to voice grievances about their healthcare and related issues.
Taking action against school violence
Our children deserve better than to live in fear of potential violence erupting in the spaces they go to be educated.
Does taking paracetamol during pregnancy really cause autism in baby?
Claims that paracetamol use during pregnancy is linked to the development of autism has stirred confusion among the public and an uproar in medical circles.
Prioritising primary healthcare as the first line of defence
The healthcare professionals who provide primary healthcare, whether public or private, are the backbone of the health system.
Keeping our children safe when they need healthcare
Being unable to speak up for themselves, adults need to step up to ensure that no harm comes to babies and young children while seeking healthcare.
Our healthcare system was never the same again post-pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the flaws in our public healthcare system, which still have not been addressed adequately.
Hidden costs of healthcare law for medical facilities
With healthcare being one of the most heavily-regulated industries in Malaysia, plenty of resources are needed to ensure facilities are obeying the law.

