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Sunway Education Group Reaffirms Commitment to Planetary Health

Sunway Education Group Reaffirms Commitment to Planetary Health

Malaysia is proud to have been selected to hold the world-renowned international conference discussing global health and community development where scientists, policymakers, the private sector, educators, and concerned planetary citizens will convene.

One Man’s Quest to Fight Climate Change by Saving Coral Reefs

One Man’s Quest to Fight Climate Change by Saving Coral Reefs

By Associate Professor Dr Chen Jit Ern
From algal biofuel to coral microalgae, Dr. Chen Jit Ern, the Head of the Jeffrey Sachs Center for Sustainable Development and Associate Professor in the School of Biological Studies at Sunway University, has dedicated years of research exploring the possibilities.
Implications of recruiting foreign nurses in local healthcare sector

Implications of Recruiting Foreign Nurses in Local Healthcare Sector

By Dr Noor Hasliza Che Seman

The global landscape is currently facing a pronounced nursing deficit, with estimates suggesting a shortage of nearly 13 million nurses by 2030, as reported by the International Council of Nurses.

In one- or two-parent households, what's important is to be present for the kids

In One- or Two-Parent Households, What's Important is to be Present for the Kids

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Many variables interact with one another to contribute to the experience of depression in children and adolescents.
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Crucial, Yet Often Misunderstood: The Industrial Design Profession

By Dr. Nicole Fu Chew Xiang
Did you know? Every object that you interact with daily, from the smallest paperclip to a car, is the result of an industrial design process. Yet, not many people understand this field and what it entails.
Welfare strategy for seniors vital

Welfare Strategy for Seniors Vital

By Dr Chee Kwan Foong and Professor Long Chiau Ming
The 2023 United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) is themed "Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Bridging Generational Divides".
Upskilling Malaysia’s Nursing Workforce

Upskilling Malaysia’s Nursing Workforce

By Wong Lee Sia, Harjit Kaur Ujagar Singh, Sawnthary Malluvalasa Simhachalam and Chee Gek Neo
By championing opportunities and cultivating a culture that esteems persistent education, we can sculpt nurses who aren’t just adept, but can also emerge as health care trailblazers.
Malaysia Seeing ‘Worrisome’ Rise In Colorectal Cancer Among Under-50s: MOH Official

Malaysia Seeing ‘Worrisome’ Rise In Colorectal Cancer Among Under-50s: MOH Official

While colorectal cancer mainly affects those aged 50 and above, Malaysia is seeing a “worrisome” rise in colon cancer incidence among younger adults, which further compounds the economic burden of the disease in the country, says an MOH official.
ChatGPT, Tell Me, Are Universities Still Relevant Today?

ChatGPT, Tell Me, Are Universities Still Relevant Today?

Every year upon finishing high school, youths the world over are faced with the same universal dilemma: Should I get a job or go to university?
The Evolving Role Of The Perioperative Nurse

The Evolving Role of the Perioperative Nurse

By Kalivani Poongawanam
The integration of AI and surgical robots is not merely a futuristic concept, but a reality that is reshaping the very fabric of perioperative care.
A staff nurse checks on a patient at the postnatal ward in Selayang Hospital, Selangor. The postnatal ward has a rapid turnover rate as most patients who go through vaginal delivery can be discharged within 24 hours after delivery or would stay at least one night before going home. Meanwhile, the average hospital stay after a C-section is two to four days. Photo by Saw Siow Feng, taken on July 16, 2023.

Embracing Foreign Nurses Into Malaysia’s Health Care System

By Norsalawati Ismail
A former matron praises MOH’s decision to allow foreign nurses to work in Malaysian private hospitals amid nursing shortages. In 2021, Malaysia had 113,787 registered nurses, or 1:454 nurse-to-population ratio, far less than 1:300 ratio recommended by WHO.
Addressing The Shortage Of Nurses In Malaysia

Addressing the Shortage of Nurses in Malaysia

By Harjit Kaur Ujagar Singh
MOH’s decision to allow private hospitals to hire foreign nurses will provide some relief to our health care system, but it could raise health care costs. Offering foreign nurses competitive packages may also lead to pay disparities with local nurses.