Dr Amar-Singh HSS has observed in recent years that some children reported as possible abuse victims to the Welfare Department are not brought to paediatricians for examination.
In 2019, Malaysia’s life expectancy of 75 years was lower than Singapore (84.9 years) and Thailand (78.4 years); Malaysia’s life expectancy growth has plateaued over the last decade, especially for men.
Excessive carbon emissions – disproportionately from wealthier countries – threaten the future of all children, says a commission comprising WHO, Unicef, and The Lancet.