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.
By Hanim Zulaikha Zulkifli
I have lived in Klang Valley all my life, yet the places I have passed by every day seemed to hold stories I never really took the time to explore. It wasn’t until I attended the Islamic Tourism Writers Workshop that I began to see these familiar streets, buildings, and landmarks in a completely new light. What started as a routine workshop in October 2022 turned into a transformative experience that reshaped my perspective on travel, sustainability, and culture. It wasn’t just about learning facts or industry trends—it was about connecting the dots between faith, heritage, and the way we travel. The places we visited weren’t distant far-off lands—they were right here, in my own home, in the heart of Klang Valley.
