Dr. In The House Archives - George Lee.my http://www.georgelee.my Tracing the past, laying the future bare Thu, 28 May 2026 08:26:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 What Having A Family Doctor Means http://www.georgelee.my/2026/05/what-having-a-family-doctor-means/ Fri, 22 May 2026 08:20:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4327 Is having a family doctor that you see from childhood into your golden years a thing of the past? In conjunction with World Family Doctor Day, observed annually on 19th May, we speak to Dr S. Kaviyarasan, president of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia, to understand what the role of a family doctor […]

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]]> Is having a family doctor that you see from childhood into your golden years a thing of the past? In conjunction with World Family Doctor Day, observed annually on 19th May, we speak to Dr S. Kaviyarasan, president of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia, to understand what the role of a family doctor should be and why it matters for population health.

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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Sara Cheah, Lim Sue Ann

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]]> What Men Should Know About Testicular Cancer http://www.georgelee.my/2026/05/what-men-should-know-about-testicular-cancer/ Fri, 15 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4317 It strikes young and it’s highly curable. But only if it’s detected early. We’re talking about testicular cancer, which is most often diagnosed among younger men. On the show, we break past the taboo and embarrassment with consultant urologist Dr George Lee to talk about what’s normal (and not) when it comes to the testes, […]

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]]> It strikes young and it’s highly curable. But only if it’s detected early. We’re talking about testicular cancer, which is most often diagnosed among younger men. On the show, we break past the taboo and embarrassment with consultant urologist Dr George Lee to talk about what’s normal (and not) when it comes to the testes, and how just a few minutes can help you pick it up early.

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Presenter: Lim Sue Ann

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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]]> How Will Government’s Cost-Cutting Impact Healthcare? http://www.georgelee.my/2026/05/how-will-governments-cost-cutting-impact-healthcare/ Fri, 08 May 2026 06:16:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4323 The Ministry of Health expects a 10% cut of its 2026 budget,  as part of cost-cutting measures to save government funds amid the impact of the Iran war. This cut would be equivalent to RM4.65 billion, which the Minister of Health has promised will not affect essential core services. We explore how this will impact […]

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]]> The Ministry of Health expects a 10% cut of its 2026 budget,  as part of cost-cutting measures to save government funds amid the impact of the Iran war. This cut would be equivalent to RM4.65 billion, which the Minister of Health has promised will not affect essential core services. We explore how this will impact healthcare services to the public.


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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Tee Shiao Eek

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]]> Why We’re Spending RM3.3bil on Treating Chronic Kidney Disease http://www.georgelee.my/2026/04/why-were-spending-rm3-3bil-on-treating-chronic-kidney-disease/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:03:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4315 The burden of chronic kidney disease is a silent but growing public health crisis in Malaysia. Minister of Health Dato’ Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad recently highlighted how treatment costs have surged from RM572 million in 2010 to RM3.3 billion annually. So what isn’t working and what do rising costs tell us about the impact CKD […]

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]]> The burden of chronic kidney disease is a silent but growing public health crisis in Malaysia. Minister of Health Dato’ Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad recently highlighted how treatment costs have surged from RM572 million in 2010 to RM3.3 billion annually. So what isn’t working and what do rising costs tell us about the impact CKD has on our healthcare services and our population? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by panellists from the National Kidney Foundation, chairman Dato’ Dr Zaki Morad Mohamed Zaher and CEO Choo Kok Ming.

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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Sara Cheah, Lim Sue Ann

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]]> What Would The DRG System Mean For Healthcare Costs? http://www.georgelee.my/2026/04/what-would-the-drg-system-mean-for-healthcare-costs/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:41:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4297 What is the DRG or diagnosis-related group system? If you’ve been following the news about healthcare reform, you would’ve heard Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad mention this several times since he first brought it up in 2024. As of now, the Health Ministry says that the DRG system is planned to be rolled […]

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]]> What is the DRG or diagnosis-related group system? If you’ve been following the news about healthcare reform, you would’ve heard Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad mention this several times since he first brought it up in 2024. As of now, the Health Ministry says that the DRG system is planned to be rolled out for the private sector in 2026, before a national system in 2027. But how does the DRG system actually work? And what will this mean for the rakyat’s access to healthcare? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Muhammed Anis Abd Wahab, Head for Health Financing and Quality Assurance from ProtectHealth to explain. 

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]]> Childhood Obesity Is At An All Time High – What Are We Doing Wrong? http://www.georgelee.my/2026/04/childhood-obesity-is-at-an-all-time-high-what-are-we-doing-wrong/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4288 2.8 million Malaysian children are overweight or obese. This was estimated in the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released in March. But childhood obesity is not a new problem we’re dealing with, so is this number enough to jolt us into urgent action? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by public health medicine specialist Dr […]

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]]> 2.8 million Malaysian children are overweight or obese. This was estimated in the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released in March. But childhood obesity is not a new problem we’re dealing with, so is this number enough to jolt us into urgent action? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by public health medicine specialist Dr Ruben Ramakrishnan to dive into what we’re doing wrong and how it’s not too late to turn the tide of childhood obesity. 


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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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]]> How To Build A Habit Of Exercising (Sustainably) http://www.georgelee.my/2026/03/how-to-build-a-habit-of-exercising-sustainably/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:31:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4277 Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh recently announced an 80% reduction in gym licence fees in KL, hoping that gym owners will be able to pass on the discount to their clientele as part of broader efforts to tackle obesity. Whether or not the discount is significant enough to pass on to consumers, there is another […]

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]]> Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh recently announced an 80% reduction in gym licence fees in KL, hoping that gym owners will be able to pass on the discount to their clientele as part of broader efforts to tackle obesity. Whether or not the discount is significant enough to pass on to consumers, there is another question to ask: what motivates people to exercise? Is it just about cheaper gym memberships or something more? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by yoga instructor Charmaine Ang to chat about what gets them moving and how habits can be cultivated.


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Presenter: Lim Sue Ann

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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]]> The Manosphere Is Pushing Testosterone Supplements And That’s Dangerous http://www.georgelee.my/2026/03/the-manosphere-is-pushing-testosterone-supplements-and-thats-dangerous/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:31:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4269 Boys and young men are seeing social media influencers pushing the idea of testosterone as a marker of being “real men”. We explore why these narratives of toxic masculinity are dangerous, from the medical and psychological perspectives.

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]]> Boys and young men are seeing social media influencers pushing the idea of testosterone as a marker of being “real men”. We explore why these narratives of toxic masculinity are dangerous, from the medical and psychological perspectives.

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]]> Asia’s Obsession With Weight and Body Shape http://www.georgelee.my/2026/03/asias-obsession-with-weight-and-body-shape/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:52:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4262 Netflix’s new documentary, ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’, has revived concerns over unrealistic beauty standards, and how body shaming and disordered eating arise from the perpetuation of such stereotypes. A recent episode of the Asia Specific podcast by the BBC World Service, unpacked Asia’s obsession with thinness. Mariko Oi, presenter of Asia Specific, […]

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]]> Netflix’s new documentary, ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’, has revived concerns over unrealistic beauty standards, and how body shaming and disordered eating arise from the perpetuation of such stereotypes. A recent episode of the Asia Specific podcast by the BBC World Service, unpacked Asia’s obsession with thinness. Mariko Oi, presenter of Asia Specific, joins us on the show today to share her take on how social and cultural factors drive our attitudes about weight and body shape.

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]]> Why Is Malaysia Worse Than Our Neighbours In Tackling Childhood Stunting? http://www.georgelee.my/2026/02/why-is-malaysia-worse-than-our-neighbours-in-tackling-childhood-stunting/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:34:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4249 “Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined […]

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]]> “Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by nutritionist Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to discuss. 

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