As Malaysia commemorates World AIDS Day 2025, MAC calls on all sectors to strengthen collaboration and renew commitment to building a resilient, equitable and sustainable HIV response.
The Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) warns against mandatory HIV testing in universities, citing inadequate support systems. Dr Dinesh Mahalingam says current infrastructure is insufficient to protect students’ privacy and prevent stigma and discrimination.
The DOC2US Virtual Clinic for HIV/ STDs provides free virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and medication delivery every Wednesday from 1pm to 5pm.
The positivity yield for premarital HIV testing in Malaysia is under 1%. Focus should be on self-testing for at-risk people, says Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman.