Cancer is a tough journey. It can make people think hard about their choices. Some patients might want to give up some time to feel better. Others might want to live longer, even if they don't feel their best. It's all about what matters most to them. What makes someone choose one over the other? It's not the same for everyone. Some might want to stick around for bi...
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been a game-changer for Malaysia's palm oil industry. It started in February 2022 and has since caused major ripples in the global commodity markets. The focus is on how the conflict has affected key market factors: price, production, oil extraction, and exports. To understand this better, a composite sentiment index was created using ...
In Malaysia, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are grappling with the shift to Industry 4. 0. This digital revolution, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data, is transforming the global economy. However, many SMEs are finding it tough to keep up. Despite government initiatives like Industry4WRD, these businesses ar...
In Malaysia, leprosy remains a hurdle, even though it can be treated. It is not just a physical battle but a mental and emotional one too. Six people from Kelantan and Selangor opened up about their daily struggles and triumphs. They used a unique method called the walk-and-talk technique. This approach lets individuals lead the conversation while walking through the...
Malaysia's healthcare system offers free malaria treatment to everyone. However, this does not mean that families do not face other expenses when dealing with the disease. A recent study looked into the financial impact on households during a period when four types of malaria were present in Sabah. This situation was unique because a new type of malaria, known as zoo...
Malaysia is a country that faces frequent floods and monsoon storms. This is due to its geography and climate. It is also a multiethnic and multireligious society. This mix of cultures plays a big role in how the country handles disasters. Many disaster management plans focus on technical and structural solutions. However, they often miss out on the sociocultural fac...
Arthritis is a big deal in Malaysia, where people from different backgrounds live together. It's super important to make sure people with arthritis take their medicine as they should. If they don't, bad things can happen, like their condition getting worse or becoming disabled. This is a big problem because it can happen on purpose or because of complicated reasons. ...
Kelantan, Malaysia, is not a place you hear about often, but it has a serious issue with rabies. It's sad to say that rabies can be deadly, but it's avoidable. The issue is that many people and pets don't have good information about rabies. To make things better, a team put together a plan to educate dog owners about rabies. This isn't just about tossing an eBook...
Imagine the pressure of caring for little ones all day, every day. For preschool care providers in Kuala Lumpur, the job can be challenging, to say the least. This cross-sectional study dug into the psychosocial factors that might affect their mental health. It's important because stress in caregivers can lead to negative behaviors in children, impacting their overal...
Imagine you’re a teenager dealing with mental health issues. Taking psychiatric medications can feel like a whole other challenge. Researchers in Malaysia sat down with 17 teens, ranging from 11 to 19 years old, at public hospitals to dig deeper. They found three main topics that teens worried about: challenges, how they dealt with these problems, and what helps them...