Future junior doctors of Malaysia – what’s next?

On July 26, a nationwide strike occurred with doctors walking out of their hospital stations. But is there more to #HartalDoktorKontrak than what meets the eye? What has led to this breaking point? Sia Zheng Chuang brings a medical student’s perspective on the country’s healthcare system, outlining what exactly it takes to become a doctor in Malaysia.

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Born This Way

The worldwide LGBTQ+ community has always been struggling to come out and be proud of what they are due to the fear of social rejection. In Malaysia however, this concern is not just restricted to social acceptance but also the legal limitations that defies their existence in our country.

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COVID-19 vaccines: Anti-vaxxers and Inefficient Policies

The rapid and successful development of COVID-19 vaccines has offered enormous hope in ending the pandemic once and for all. This article puts forth a discussion on the potential obstacles (anti-vaxxers and inefficient policies) that might obstruct the effectiveness of the mass vaccination effort in Malaysia.

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