In conjunction with World Autism Awareness Month, we have invited two individuals, Miss Alena Jaclyne De Silva and Miss Tham Lih Jiun to speak about their experiences in interacting and communicating effectively with Brandon Siow, a 16-year-old autistic individual who is currently a Year 10 International General Certificate of Secondary Education student at Acmar International School in Klang, Selangor. Miss Tham is an Executive Director of a renowned Professional Services Network company with over 20 years of experience in taxation.…
Discovering that you have been diagnosed with any form of cancer is not the kind of news that you would want to hear, no matter the time of the day. For all women around the world, one particular form of cancer terrifies them more than anything else: breast cancer. While men are at risk of developing breast cancer as well, the risk remains higher for women. Find out how you can continue living a healthy and happy life even if…
Every year on the 8th of March, the social, economic and health achievements of women are acknowledged and celebrated through International Women’s Day. The overall health needs for a woman differ from that of a man. Even when they share the same risk levels for certain health conditions, the outcome would still differ for a woman. Four healthcare professionals from different departments within Mahkota Medical Centre share their best health tips in light of International Women’s Day. Dr Nur Anis…
Every year around the world, Muslims get together to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, or Hari Raya Aidilfitri as it is commonly known in Malaysia. However, it is during the month of Ramadan, the fasting period before Hari Raya that raises concerns about healthy and moderate eating, as well as unhealthy fasting methods. The first step to healthy fasting is to always observe the pre-dawn meal known as sahur, as it provides the individual fasting with a long-lasting energy source provided throughout…
Sahur, also known as ‘pre-dawn meal’, is a meal consumed by Muslims who are fasting during the month of Ramadan every year. As the fasting period lasts for a period of over 12 hours, it is vital that the choice of meals for sahur should be foods that provide the individual with much needed energy to function normally throughout the day. While fasting has many purported health benefits, it can be detrimental when not observed correctly. For example, certain individuals…
As consumers, we have heard over the years about how moderate consumption of anything that can be consumed is beneficial to well-being in many ways, from financial matters to healthy living. During the month of Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri, it is a common sight to notice people buying and consuming more food that they can actually eat. The buka puasa buffet is a common occurrence during every month of Ramadan. While the choices of foods and attractive prices may…
Buka puasa is a term known by all Malaysians as the act of breaking fast during the month of Ramadan. Many Malaysians who do not celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri are known to either practice fasting or join in for buka puasa meals with their friends who do. While it is tempting to gorge on the foods purchased at Ramadan bazaars, as a number of these dishes are made available only once a year, it is important to understand the habit…
