Dr Amar-Singh HSS

It is imperative that we push for those at the highest risk to be vaccinated before we vaccinate children.

It is currently uncertain as to what percentage of the population needs to be vaccinated.

Let's look at the data to see the risk of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, from taking the vaccine.

COMMENT | The recent infant death will have alarmed parents and those of us working with children.

Hundreds of families in Malaysia are experiencing prolonged emotional trauma from separation due to the Covid-19 travel ban.

COMMENT | The key will be to create 'bubbles' in schools for students to 'live in'.

LETTER | To protect all children, it's not just the gov't that needs to do its part but also parents and the public.

LETTER | As a nation, we are long overdue in implementing a compulsory car seat legislation and programme.

LETTER | They are treated as second class citizens despite being the original people of this land.

LETTER | Drowning is a major cause of death among children in Malaysia - some 500 drown each year!

LETTER | I have the utmost respect for teachers, but over the years...

LETTER | Surgical masks are of little value in countering the effects of the haze.

LETTER | Medical officers working with children recognise sexual abuse of children by children as a growing problem.

COMMENT | We cannot allow children's basic rights to be ignored so that adults can do with them as they please.

LETTER | It is time to bring back a civil service we can be proud of.

The recent horrific paedophile exposure in Malaysia has made some aware of the extensive nature and risk to children of these perverted individuals. Unfortunately many parents, including professionals, have made little change in their lives to protect their children. They remain blasé (unmoved) as to the threat and continue to expose their children and families to this danger. Kindly allow me to give one clear example.

COMMENT | Also, answers to some frequently asked questions, for our learning curve on this virus.