I recently published a policy paper on the challenges LGBT people face in accessing quality mental health services in Malaysia. One case study stood out and pains me: it was about how a mother was blamed for being a bad parent because her son was gay. The man told me that while his mother accepted … Continue reading LGBT People Need Safe Mental Health Care Services – Jade See
Malaysia is facing many crises – politically, socially, economically. But our greatest struggle is in the spiritual area. Religion in Malaysia is in a state of decline. As organised religion grows and as religious authorities exert themselves in greater measure, the more they reveal how far they are from God. More harm is now being … Continue reading Finding God for Ourselves – Dr Amar-Singh & Dr Lim Swee-Im
Dear YB, Its been nearly a year since the Pakatan historic win. The public and many doctors have been waiting patiently for new policies and directions that are going to take Malaysian healthcare to the next level. As a doctor, I stand in awe at your incredible political will to decrease smoking among the public … Continue reading Open Letter To The Minister of Health – Dr John Teo
We are in the middle of a global measles crisis. Cases have soared across the world, including in places where measles had previously been eliminated — like the United States. In this year to date, the United States has already seen its second-greatest number of cases since 2000. And this past week, New York City … Continue reading Measles: We Are In A Global Crisis – WHO & UNICEF