Consider This: Mental Health (Part 2) — One Million Malaysians Battling Depression
According to the most recent National Health and Morbidity Survey, one million individuals aged 15 and above in Malaysia are suffering from depression, with half of them harbouring thoughts of self-harm or thinking they were “better off dead”. Equally concerning is that the data also reveals that mental health problems among children have more than doubled since 2019, now affecting one in six children. How can we translate this data into effective national policies that go beyond addressing awareness and stigma, to ensure robust institutional support and comprehensive care for mental health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Farihin Ufiya, Director of the non-profit Mental Health Aid Association (Nyawa). It is a Strategic Partner to the Ministry of Health.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Consider This: Mental Health (Part 1) — Translating Data into Policy Pathways Forward
According to the most recent National Health and Morbidity Survey, one million individuals aged 15 and above in Malaysia are suffering from depression, with half of them harbouring thoughts of self-harm or thinking they were “better off dead”. Equally concerning is that the data also reveals that mental health problems among children have more than doubled since 2019, now affecting one in six children. How can we translate this data into effective national policies that go beyond addressing awareness and stigma, to ensure robust institutional support and comprehensive care for mental health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Associate Professor Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist at Universiti Malaya.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Deepfake detection improves when using algorithms that are more aware of demographic diversity
Deepfakes are becoming more sophisticated by the day and increasingly hard to spot.
Sat May 04 2024
Terengganu records five cases of heatstroke, heat exhaustion
Terengganu Health Department said various efforts are being taken to make people aware of the dangers of the hot weather and heatstroke.
Thu May 02 2024
The sole Malaysian left standing, 'Agile' Aira won her maiden R16 victory in El Gouna Open
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Sun Apr 21 2024
I'm not aware of Zeti-Jho Low connection: witness
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Fri Apr 05 2024
Increased awareness among traders at Ramadan Bazaars to display price tags - KPDN
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Fri Mar 29 2024
The hidden threat within your walls - Misconfigurations in cloud services
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Wed Mar 27 2024
Ray of hope: Malaysia redefines cancer care with innovative approaches
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Thu Feb 22 2024
Acid attack survivor fronts fashion book in new awareness campaign
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Thu Feb 01 2024
Govt serious about digital transformation, promoting AI literacy
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Tue Jan 16 2024
Government launches "AI Untuk Rakyat" program to boost AI literacy, understanding
Rafizi Ramli said AI Untuk Rakyat is another government initiative to close the digital literacy gap among Malaysians.
Tue Jan 16 2024
New school toilets, a paradigm shift of students for cleanliness
The excitement of using the new toilet instills the awareness of students to jointly take responsibility to ensure it is well taken care.
Fri Jan 12 2024
World Cities Day 2023: Financing sustainable urban future for all
The World Cities Day 2023 aims to raise awareness of the need to make cities more sustainable, accessible, and liveable.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Those turning a blind eye towards child abuse can be fined RM5,000 - Azalina
Individuals who are aware of sexual abuse involving children but fail to lodge a police report can be fined up to RM5,000 under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 1972).
Mon Oct 23 2023