I had the privilege of contributing to our new publication on female circumcision (khatan perempuan, FGM/C) in Malaysia, this time delving into the social, cultural, […]
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How to Make Change
Photo by Jorge Urosa on Pexel. I am often asked by medical students and doctors about my involvement in advocacy (I think in this case, […]
Top 10 Life and Career Hacks: Take 2
Photo by Gabrielle Henderson on Unsplash. I often get asked for career and life advice, so I am tagging this post for anyone who asks me next time. […]
#HerVoiceMatters: Amplifying Voices, Ending FGM Together Event at the Home Office, London
I had the honour of being invited to the observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM on 6th February 2025, an event […]
New: Patient Information Leaflet on Female Genital Cutting
I am very proud of this work. At Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children, we firmly believe that vulval and clitoral anatomy should not be […]
How to Feel Comfortable Disappointing Everyone
Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash. This cute pug is disappointed that you are not disappointing enough people. This year, I set clear goals for myself, […]
Jia Xin Teo: We are all at fault
Re-published in Ova Health – The Galen Centre on 1st November 2024 here. The tragic case of Jia Xin Teo and Baby Teo1 in the […]
The Heart of Success: Why Kindness Matters
Photo by Tim Marshall on Unsplash When asked how I have reached this point in my life, I often attribute my journey to a blend […]
Decolonising FGM/C Advocacy: Respecting Local Expertise | Boston Congress of Public Health
First published in the Boston Congress of Public Health Review on 8th September 2024. Featured image by Ishan @seefromthesky on Unsplash. I have given considerable […]
4 Things I Learnt from My Burnout
Photo by David Gavi on Unsplash Yesterday, I had attended a workshop on building a sustainable medical career by Professor Tim Hoff as part of […]