Myth-busting medics
Priya Kulasagaran learns about a group of doctors who are working to dispel misinformation one tweet at a time. Dr Khairul Hafidz Alkhair has seen some of the strangest medical claims floating around on the vast reaches ...
Category Archives: TrailBlazers
Song of fire
Medical student Jerry Song speaks to Priya Kulasagaran about his experience of competing in one of the world’s most extreme races to raise awareness about AIDS After running for hundreds of kilometres across windy moun...
Helping survivors bloom
Priya Kulasagaran speaks to Sophie D’Souza about working with Ebola survivors, battling prejudice, and paving the way for positive change. After a long flight, Sophie D’Souza found herself in Lungi Airport in Sierra ...
Community crusader
After over 15 years in the communications industry, Joycelyn Lee decided to give up the corporate life for one of social work. She speaks to Priya Kulasagaran about running a social enterprise, and her philosophy of reac...
Farming for home-grown wellness
Leaving behind their bustling city lifestyles for a farm in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Michael and Ivy Simon speak to Priya Kulasaagaran about what it really takes to have a sustainable life Walking around the lush g...
From anger to serenity
One entrepreneur discovers that his answer to maintaining a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle was through meditation and self-realisation. “A few years ago, I have been known to throw things when I’m angry,” says en...
Family Makes the World Go Round
Dato Mariam Mas, the chairman of the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN), Malaysia speaks to Joan Fam about what rocks her world and the things that are truly important in life. ‘I believe in build...
Chris Lim Hong Eng, Group Business Director, Syarikat Wen Ken Drug Sdn...
“I believe in not sticking to one thing for a long period of time” “Make the best out of any situation and enjoy the moment” Avid reader . Skiing enthusiast . Family man Urban Health: What is your health philos...
Woon Pak Seong, Optometrist and Managing Director of Vision Space Sdn....
“You alone are responsible for your health” “Carve out time to get healthy. You need to decide to get healthy and maintain your health” “Eye health advocate, avid traveller, foodie, skilled ...
Dato’ Beh Chun Chuan, Chairman of BP Healthcare Group
Without good health, you won’t be able to concentrate on your work Urban Health: What is your health philosophy? Dato’ Beh Chun Chuan: I think we should have our own regimen to keep ourselves healthy, especially as w...