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Is Tap Water Safe for Nasal Rinsing? What Malaysians Need to Know
A patient came into my clinic last week clutching her phone, showing me a news article her sister had[…]
Reflecting on SLEEP 2026 x MMSC: A Milestone for Sleep Medicine in Malaysia
From 9 to 11 July 2026, I had the honor of serving on the executive committee of the Sleep[…]
I’ve Been Promoted to Associate Professor at Universiti Malaya
I am deeply honored and humbled to share some personal news: I have been promoted to Associate Professor at[…]
Why Nasal Surgery on Children Is Rarely the Right First Move — and When It Cannot Be Avoided
Of all the consultations I find most thought-provoking, the ones involving a child with nasal problems sit near the[…]
Can Tonsils Really Shrink On Their Own? A Malaysian ENT Surgeon’s Honest Answer
A question that comes up in my clinic more often than you might expect: “Doctor, if I wait long[…]
The 2026 Throat Virus: What’s Actually Making Malaysians Sick Right Now
The 2026 Throat Virus If you have been on TikTok or Instagram over the past few weeks, you have[…]
Tonsil Stones: What TikTok Won’t Tell You (And When to See an ENT)
Tonsil Stones: What TikTok Won’t Tell You If you’ve spent any time on TikTok recently, you’ve probably stumbled across[…]
Not Every Headache Is a Sinus Problem – And Not Every Headache Is Safe to Ignore
You get a headache before the afternoon storm rolls in. Someone in your family office immediately says “sinus lah.”[…]
What’s the Best Sleeping Position? A Sleep Surgeon Settles the TikTok Debate
What’s the Best Sleeping Position? A Sleep Surgeon Settles the TikTok Debate There’s a meme going around — you’ve[…]
Your Earphones Are Not Hearing Aids!
Your Earphones Are Not Hearing Aids ! I’ve started noticing a pattern. Patients — or more often, their adult[…]