Police autism centre wants to help to fight stigma

The police force’s Pengaman Autism Centre could be one of the entities that people refer to for issues related to autism, says Tan Sri Hussin Ismail. The Yayasan Pengaman Malay-sia deputy chairman said the centre, which opened in 2020, can provide the police with the latest information and statistics to strengthen its standard operating procedures…

National Poison Centre Demands Suspension Of Liquid Nicotine Delisting Pending Tobacco Bill

Malaysia’s National Poison Centre wants the declassification of liquid nicotine to be suspended pending passage of the tobacco bill, describing nicotine as a potent and harmful drug, besides highlighting the risk of abuse of vape mixed with narcotics. A screenshot from the National Poison Centre’s video highlighting the dangers of e-cigarettes and vape products. Video…

Paediatricians Warn Terengganu Of Maternal, Infant Deaths With Pregnancy Criminalisation

The Malaysian Paediatric Association says criminalising pregnancy and childbirth may increase maternal and infant mortality, with unsafe abortions and baby dumping. The Terengganu state government’s move to criminalise pregnancy and childbirth for unmarried Muslim women under Shariah law may increase maternal and infant mortality, paediatricians said. The Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) pointed out that some…