After a woman undergoes surgery to treat breast cancer, one of the biggest concerns is how the breast looks after that. Breast reconstruction surgery can rebuild the shape and look of the breast, which is important for a woman’s self-image and confidence. We find out more about breast reconstruction options from consultant breast surgeon Dr Ng Char Hong, from Subang Jaya Medical Centre.

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With the country under the Movement Control Order, many families have been separated, for instance elderly parents living apart from their adult children or extended family. If you have an elderly parent or relative who is in need of nursing care, how do you ensure they are well taken care of, without exposing them to the risk of COVID-19?

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On 16th of March, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii found out that he had COVID-19 and was admitted for treatment at Sarawak General Hospital. What was it like being a COVID patient, and what did his experience reveal about our healthcare system? He joins us to share his story.

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When the MCO ends, the big question is: what next? Do the lives of Malaysians go back to normal, in terms of work, studies, business and entertainment? Or will COVID-19 be around for the foreseeable future, forcing us into a new way of leading our personal and social lives? Prof Dr Sanjay Rampal, epidemiologist from Universiti Malaya, provides some possible post-MCO scenarios.

When the MCO ends, the big question is: what next? Do the lives of Malaysians go back to normal, in terms of work, studies, business and entertainment? Or will COVID-19 be around for the foreseeable future, forcing us into a new way of leading our personal and social lives? Prof Dr Sanjay Rampal, epidemiologist from Universiti Malaya, provides some possible post-MCO scenarios.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has placed great demands on the leadership of countries coping with the outbreak – both from the national perspective and that of the health authority. We’ve seen such varying responses from leaders like US President Donald Trump, UK’s PM Boris Johnson, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, China’s President Xi Jinping and of course, our own PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who assumed the position right in the midst of the outbreak in our country. How will the right leadership steer a country through the course of this pandemic? We check in with the CEO of the Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, Azrul Mohd Khalib.

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 The elderly are already among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, and living in nursing homes puts them at even higher risk. So what can these facilities do to protect their residents during this pandemic? And what can we do as family members as well? We’re speaking to consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin to find out more. 

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Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, several private hospitals have begun offering COVID-19 tests for individuals who want to be tested but don’t fall within the Ministry of Health’s criteria. To find out more about how private hospitals are offering these tests and how they’re carried out, we’re speaking to Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, president of the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia.

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The Ministry of Health has continuously reminded Malaysians to stay active during the period of the Movement Control Order, but with gyms closed and parks off-limits, what can we do to stay active? We speak to Erik Tan, strength and conditioning coach from the National Sports Institute, to find out how we can motivate ourselves to exercise at home. 

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The COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent Movement Control Order has made us all anxious, fearful and stressed. However, consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan has some advice to offer on how we can use this time as an opportunity to recalibrate our lives and start anew when the outbreak is over.

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