KUALA LUMPUR, 1 December 2022 – As Malaysians enter the new era of a ‘maskless’ endemic phase, where masks are no longer mandatory in most public spaces including on flights, in shopping malls and even some offices, this raises the question: how good is the quality of our air? Aside from rising public concerns over the spread of Covid-19, especially when most people are opting to go mask-free, there are also other harmful pollutants in the air to be wary of. 

Air pollution and the rise of pollutants in the air can be caused by various factors including the simple act of driving a vehicle for instance. Driving burns fuel, which in turn emits air pollutants such as carbon dioxide and other harmful particles. 

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 November 2022 - Malaysian public toilets in general, have a reputation globally for being damp and unhygienic over the years. They are either filled with the pungent smell of ammonia or wet floors covered with stains of splashes. While hygiene and good sanitation are basic necessities, the awareness level of keeping public toilets clean and free from vandalism is still sorely lacking to date. These unsanitary toilets shine a spotlight on how Malaysians face the risk of disease spreading and waste contamination that leads to health issues.

Recently, it has been reported that 61% of public toilets in Malaysia are off-putting and only a miserable 3.4% were rated five stars. Another 10% were in such bad condition that not even one star could be awarded. Findings by the Local Government Departments in Malaysia further showed the majority of public toilets in their respective jurisdiction to be in unsatisfactory conditions.

Every parent knows babies and young children sleep and drink a lot. But if your child is suddenly much drowsier or thirstier than usual, this could be a symptom of Type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Type 1 diabetes used to be called juvenile diabetes because most who got it were young children. A child could get Type 1 diabetes as an infant or later, as a toddler or a teen. It often appears after age five, but some individuals do not get it until they are late 30s.