Since the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Selangor, on 1 April 2025, dozens of residents are still displaced, while hundreds of others are trying to settle back into a normal routine after the terrifying incident and chaos that ensued. Amid the injuries, burns and destruction of property, how have the survivors of the disaster been coping psychologically? We speak to Haji Hakim Bin Hamzah, Director of Finance, Administration and HR from Mercy Malaysia - who was also present to provide on-ground support at the disaster - about the mental health impact of the disaster and the importance of support for the victims. 

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Last week, news headlines exploded when the US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr said that the significant and recent rise in autism diagnoses was evidence of an “epidemic” caused by an “environmental toxin”. We’re exploring the facts and fallacies behind this claim, with Dr Rajini Sarvanathan and Dr Norazlin Kamal, Consultant Developmental Paediatricians.

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We’ve often heard that vaccines save lives, but have we ever thought about what the world would look like without vaccines? While many have had a newfound appreciation for vaccines after the COVID-19 pandemic, others developed a large dose of skepticism and hesitancy towards vaccines. So what does this mean for the future of vaccines? In conjunction with World Immunisation Week (observed annually in the last week of April), we’ll be discussing those questions with Dr Jerome Kim, director-general of the International Vaccine Institute. 

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When you’re a mother of two girls with autism, you’ll do anything to support their development and ensure access to all the necessary interventions. This was what Nik Didi called her “fighting, fixing and closing the gap” mode. But eventually, she learned to look at her daughters through a neuroaffirming lens, and accept that not everything could be “fixed”. She shares her journey as a parent and advocate on this episode of Because Feelings Matter, in conjunction with Autism Awareness Day in April. Follow Nik Didi’s experiences on the Kita Family podcast.

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Cancer is a tumour in the body, a coalescence of mutated, malignant cells. But cancer is not the person. Someone diagnosed with cancer is more than just a sum of their symptoms or treatments, but an individual with unique concerns, needs and challenges. How does this change the way cancer care is provided? We find out from Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Dr Ben Yap Beng Khiong, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, and Dr Aaron Hiew, Consultant in Palliative Medicine.

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Do you sometimes feel dizzy or off-balance? Does the room suddenly start spinning and you feel like throwing up? You shouldn’t brush off symptoms of a vestibular balance disorder. Audiologist Darleena Abdul Aziz joins us to explain more about these disorders, the tests available to diagnose them, and how to manage them.

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The idea of biohacking has grown in popularity over the recent years, helped along by influencers and the wellness industry, who argue that this is the method towards improving health and overall well-being. Some like American millionaire and entrepreneur Bryan Johnson even believe that this is the path towards immortality. So is biohacking all it’s cracked up to be or is it just a hack? 

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On this month’s Ask A Doctor, we are addressing questions about children’s digestive issues, from colic to constipation, diarrhoea and dietary habits. Consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull joins us to answer parents’ most common concerns.

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Gone are the days where mental health is spoken about in hushed tones - or are they? We talk about mental health much more openly today but that doesn’t mean the stigma is no longer there. On this episode of Mind Matters, we’ll be exploring what mental health stigma looks like today and how it continues to harm, with Hasbeemasputra Abu Bakar, Community Engagement & Lived Experience Advocate, from SIUMAN and Shaleen Chrisanne, a clinical psychologist.

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If you are a parent looking for answers about your child’s neurodivergent condition, the road can be a long and winding one. Whether you’re trying to schedule an assessment to get a diagnosis, or find therapists to provide intervention, you may hit stumbling blocks and delays. Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, talks about how information and resources can help parents navigate this journey, while Dr Ng Sui Yin shares why she started the Malaysian Autism Resource Foundation.

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