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The World Youth Foundation has called on the Malaysian government to ban vape sales nationwide, warning that electronic cigarettes are being misused with prohibited substances and pose a significant threat to youth and students.
Malaysia's Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad unveiled MediAsas, an affordable medical insurance scheme targeting middle-income earners, launching as a pilot programme in the Klang Valley before nationwide rollout in January 2027.
Malaysian mental health professionals are calling for greater understanding of hoarding disorder, a recognised psychiatric condition affecting millions worldwide, arguing that stigma and misconceptions prevent sufferers from seeking vital treatment.
Surgical teams at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah are stretched dangerously thin, managing 300-400 patients daily with just 20 officers. Experts warn this signals a systemic crisis requiring immediate intervention before preventable tragedies occur.