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Malaysia has one of the lowest women’s representation in Parliament in Southeast Asia, where 14 per cent of seats are held by women.
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Clean air is not a luxury. It is a basic requirement for healthy lungs and a healthy society.
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Malaysia has made progress in talking about suicide, but awareness must now be translated into earlier intervention, accessible care, and sustained support.
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Recognising adequate sleep as a public health priority will protect well-being, support productivity and contribute to a healthier and safer Malaysia.
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Fatigue may be common during pregnancy, but persistent or excessive tiredness should not be dismissed as normal.
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Being abnormally short or stunted could have serious psychosocial consequences for girls.
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Data from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has revealed that most child sexual abuse cases involves perpetrators the victim knows, most often their biological...
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The consequences of unintended pregnancies are profound, and often negatively impact women, girls, communities, and society in general.
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Over 60 per cent of unintended pregnancies end in abortion, and an estimated 45 per cent of all abortions are unsafe.
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According to World Bank data, only 40.6 per cent of infants in Malaysia are exclusively breastfed for six months.
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There is “plainly and patently a conflict” between the citizenship provisions and the principle of gender equality in the Federal Constitution.
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The whole intention of the legislation has always been to promote and protect the fundamental rights of all persons regardless of gender, race, religion,...
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Flu can cause heart attacks and even be fatal; high-risk groups that may suffer life-threatening complications include young children, pregnant women, older persons, and...
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The internalisation of patriarchy is best described as a system of beliefs where women and girls accept damning stereotypes and myths to be true.