Consider This: Autism — Policies, Support Systems & Social Acceptance
Autism affects thousands of Malaysians, yet awareness and understanding of this condition remain limited. What challenges do people with autism face from childhood through adulthood, and what support systems are—and aren’t—in place? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Beatrice Leong, founder of the Autism Inclusiveness Direct Action Group (Aida) and Julian Wong, Chairperson of the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM).
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Govt to enhance support systems for senior citizens - PM Ismail Sabri Govt to enhance support systems for senior citizens - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633090077_HariWargaEmas.jpg)
Govt to enhance support systems for senior citizens - PM Ismail Sabri
The government had also planned to expand the service of Senior Citizen Centre to all parliamentary constituencies in line with the concept of Keluarga Malaysia
Fri Oct 01 2021
![Elak pukul rata, timbang tara neraca manusia tidak sama Elak pukul rata, timbang tara neraca manusia tidak sama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61454572644_Stress.jpg)
Elak pukul rata, timbang tara neraca manusia tidak sama
Jangan sesekali kita menggunakan sukatan penimbang yang sama ke atas masalah yang dihadapi oleh dua manusia berbeza.
Tue Feb 02 2021
![Takziah... Sistem sokongan hayat cucu Prof Muhaya dimatikan Takziah... Sistem sokongan hayat cucu Prof Muhaya dimatikan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/61577160031_mahaya.jpg)
Takziah... Sistem sokongan hayat cucu Prof Muhaya dimatikan
Penceramah terkenal yang juga pakar mata, Datuk Prof Dr Muhaya Mohamad memuat naik status di laman Instagram mengenai pemergian cucunya, Muhammad Ahmad Aiman pagi Selasa.
Tue Dec 24 2019
![US urges screening adults for depression, including pregnant women US urges screening adults for depression, including pregnant women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61453900553_Depression.jpg)
US urges screening adults for depression, including pregnant women
Evidence that combines screening for depression with "adequate support systems" may improve clinical outcomes by reducing or eliminating depression.
Wed Jan 27 2016
![Five-year-old girl allegedly abused by parents in critical condition Five-year-old girl allegedly abused by parents in critical condition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/41376884883_295x200.jpg)
Five-year-old girl allegedly abused by parents in critical condition
The five-year-old girl who is believed to have been abused by her parents is reported in critical condition and relying on the life support system at the ICU of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital.
Sun Aug 18 2013