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: Dr. Goh Liang Chye receiving his promotion certificate to Associate Professor from Universiti Malaya, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine

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[…]

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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[…]

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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[…]

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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[…]

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Your Earphones Are Not Hearing Aids!

Your Earphones Are Not Hearing Aids ! I’ve started noticing a pattern. Patients — or more often, their adult[…]

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“My Husband’s Snoring Is Destroying Our Marriage” — A Sleep Surgeon Answers

She didn’t book an appointment for herself. She booked it for her husband — but she was the one[…]

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Why You Need a Doctor Before Getting a Sleep Study

The Problem With Buying or Renting a Sleep Test Online Walk into any major pharmacy chain today, or search[…]