This blog curates my journey at the intersection of medicine, policy, and heritage. From women’s health and global advocacy to leadership and legacy, these reflections highlight how clinical practice, research, and culture can shape change. Each piece is a snapshot of impact, rooted in experience and aimed at a better future. To help you explore, I have curated this Navigator: posts that capture the essence of each theme. Think of it as a reading map: start with these, and follow your curiosity, or jump straight into whichever topic speaks to you. For the story behind my work, visit My Journey, or see answers to common questions in my FAQ.
Women’s Health Advocacy
Stories and insights on women’s health challenges, from FGM/C, endometriosis to empowerment, with a focus on amplifying women’s voices.
Featured impact
Several of my blog articles have been cited in policy documents and reports, reflecting the bridge I aim to build between clinical practice, academic thought and real life advocacy.
- Female Circumcision is Unnecessary: Girls Are Perfect as They Are (linked above) → Cited in in ARROW / Orchid Project’s “Country Profile: FGC in Malaysia” (March 2024)
- Suara Empuan: Terpaksa Berlapar Kerana Miskin Haid, Apa Kata Doktor | Peduli Merah (23rd January 2022) → Cited in the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)’s report “Towards a Dignified Menstruation for All: A Human Rights Imperative” (2025)
- Malaysia: FGM/C, Period Spot Checks, and Sexual Harassment | Harvard Public Health Review (27th June 2021) → Cited in the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)’s report “Towards a Dignified Menstruation for All: A Human Rights Imperative” (2025)
Explore more articles on women here, and more on FGM/C here.
Sometimes my creative interests cross-over with my professional and moral commitments:
- Among the Garbage and the Flowers Art Exhibition, Paris from 10th-22nd Oct 2021: I collaborated with artist Bridget Stuart to explore the intersection between period stigma, period poverty, and climate change. This resulted in painting by the artist, Bridget Stuart, and an accompanying poem written by myself, offering an artistic reflection on the lived realities of menstrual inequity.
Medical Career Reflections
Personal reflections and lessons learned on navigating a career in medicine, academia, and research.
More articles on this topic, here.
Leadership & Personal Growth
Thoughts on leadership, resilience, and the skills that shape personal and professional growth.
More articles on this topic, here.
Heritage & Community
Celebrating heritage and culture, and the lessons they offer for community and personal growth.
The Kalsom Movement, Malaysia is a youth education charity which was shortlisted for the 2022 Commonwealth Education Awards and was one of the Top 50 youth-led organisations worldwide to be featured in the 2020 Youth Solutions Report by the United Nations SDSN Youth. I was actively involved with the charity from 2010 to 2021 (see CV under Voluntary Leadership).
The values of education, equity, and leadership I first championed through The Kalsom Movement continue to guide my advocacy in women's health and global policy; reflecting a continuum of service from grassroots to international stage.
Further articles on The Kalsom Movement can be found here.
