4 November 2026
A policy that legalises nicotine vapes while promising enforcement is not a balanced compromise, says the MPA.
Tag: children's health
26 October 2026
UMMC's Program Saringan Anemia dan Pencegahan Denggi brings free screening and vaccination services closer to families across the Klang Valley.
29 September 2026
There is an old photo of Dr Hasmah driving a red Proton Saga across the Penang Bridge. The first car I ever knew was my father's Saga. Years later, looking through these photos, I would see her behind the wheel of one and feel a moment of borrowed pride.
28 September 2026
Dr Hasmah Ali remained deeply committed to the MMA and maintained close ties with her colleagues and alumni in the medical fraternity throughout her life. The medical fraternity lost one of its most distinguished pioneers.
28 September 2026
Dr Hasmah Ali from the Class of 1947 at King Edward VII College of Medicine was a pioneer in the development of public health, particularly maternal and child health. In a 1982 reunion, she spoke about her batch's achievements, including outside medicine.
9 September 2026
The arrival of nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, promises to rewrite the narrative of RSV prevention.
7 August 2026
Letter
Looking Beyond Straight Teeth: A Case For Earlier Orthodontic Assessment — Dr Caren Lwi Yee Chin
A child who presented with retained baby teeth reminded me that early orthodontic assessment is not about starting braces sooner, but about recognising developmental concerns early enough to provide timely, coordinated care.
17 July 2026
Like many other respiratory diseases, RSV is highly contagious – among infants, two out of three children experience their first infection before 12 months of age.
10 July 2026
Letter
Don’t Forget The Invisible Child: Congenital Heart Disease And The Cost Of Being Overlooked — Hanis Syahira Hamdan
No parent should have to crowdfund their child's surgery. When they do, it is not a story about community generosity, it is a story about a system that failed to plan.
3 July 2026
Protecting breastfeeding is one of the smartest investments Malaysia can make to reduce stunting, curb NCDs, strengthen human capital and secure the nation's future.