community health Archives

24 June 2026

Letter

The Couch Is The Killer: Why Malaysia Must Redesign Movement, Not Just Medicine — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

Malaysia is the fattest nation in Southeast Asia, and we are paying for it with kidneys that fail, hearts that give out, and a public health system that is buckling under the weight of preventable illness.

24 April 2026

Letter

Rethinking Community Health Work In Malaysia — June Joseph

While volunteerism can support engagement, it cannot deliver sustained care at scale. A tiered, professionalised community health workforce offers a way forward that preserves trust while strengthening system reliability.

12 June 2025

Letter

Private GPs Rebut CAP’s Unfounded Claims — DRSforALL

DRSforALL tells CAP and its allies to set their priorities straight instead of attacking GPs that have "long served as a critical pillar of Malaysia's community health care system". Among others, GPs pioneered community-based heroin addiction treatment.

9 September 2024

Letter

For Budget 2025, We Need Jam Tomorrow, Not Jam Today — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

For Budget 2025, Dr Amar-Singh HSS cites the "jam today vs jam tomorrow" economic argument, saying the health budget should focus on prevention and community services ("jam tomorrow"), instead of our "addiction" to curative health services ("jam today").

14 September 2023

Letter

How To Capitalise On Malaysia’s Ageing Nation Status – Syerleena Abdul Rashid

Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid advocates embracing Malaysia's ageing population, noting that the elderly in Japan are actively involved in community. Smart homes, telemedicine, and assistive tech can also support independent living for the elderly.

14 September 2023

Opinion

The Moment For Caring: Global Week For Action On NCDs

Due to socioeconomic status and geographic location, Malaysians living with NCDs are often deprived of quality treatment and standard-of-care.

17 March 2023

Malaysia

AIA Malaysia Committed To Promoting Family Fitness As Part Of Tackling Chronic Disease In Malaysia

With about 8.1 per cent of the adult population in Malaysia having all risk factors for chronic diseases, it is important to inculcate healthy habits among families.

Tag: community health

The Couch Is The Killer: Why Malaysia Must Redesign Movement, Not Just Medicine — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

Rethinking Community Health Work In Malaysia — June Joseph

Private GPs Rebut CAP’s Unfounded Claims — DRSforALL

For Budget 2025, We Need Jam Tomorrow, Not Jam Today — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

How To Capitalise On Malaysia’s Ageing Nation Status – Syerleena Abdul Rashid

The Moment For Caring: Global Week For Action On NCDs

AIA Malaysia Committed To Promoting Family Fitness As Part Of Tackling Chronic Disease In Malaysia

HTAR Klang’s Surgery Department On Verge Of Collapse — Concerned Surgical Medical Officers

Doctor Shortage Now A National Pattern Beyond Departments — Specialist

Behind Closed Doors In HSAJB’s Emergency Department — Houseman

Private Hospitals Say They’re At The Mercy Of Big Insurers

Doctors Oppose Pharmacists’ Bid To Join Emergency Triage