Dr. In The House Archives - George Lee.my http://www.georgelee.my Tracing the past, laying the future bare Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:45:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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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]]> MAKNA: A Founder’s Legacy http://www.georgelee.my/2026/02/makna-a-founders-legacy/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:52:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4242 Datuk Mohd Farid Ariffin, the founder of Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA), passed away on 14 January 2026, leaving a legacy of tireless advocacy and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients across Malaysia. In conjunction with World Cancer Day, we look at how MAKNA has brought meaning to the lives of cancer survivors […]

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]]> Datuk Mohd Farid Ariffin, the founder of Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA), passed away on 14 January 2026, leaving a legacy of tireless advocacy and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients across Malaysia. In conjunction with World Cancer Day, we look at how MAKNA has brought meaning to the lives of cancer survivors and their families.

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]]> What The Base MHIT Plan Is All About http://www.georgelee.my/2026/01/what-the-base-mhit-plan-is-all-about/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:01:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4229 Last week, the government announced that they’ll be rolling out a new base medical and health insurance/takaful plan in 2027, in line with a host of health reforms that are in the works. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Muralli Munisamy, medical director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and Mark […]

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]]> Last week, the government announced that they’ll be rolling out a new base medical and health insurance/takaful plan in 2027, in line with a host of health reforms that are in the works. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Muralli Munisamy, medical director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and Mark O’Dell, CEO of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia, to dive into what has been announced and whether it will improve access to healthcare for all Malaysians.

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]]> Falls Prevention for Seniors http://www.georgelee.my/2026/01/falls-prevention-for-seniors/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:45:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4224 Earlier this week, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was hospitalised after he had a fall and fractured his hip. While he’s reported to be in a stable condition, falls are especially dangerous for older adults and he will remain in hospital for several weeks for observation. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined […]

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]]> Earlier this week, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was hospitalised after he had a fall and fractured his hip. While he’s reported to be in a stable condition, falls are especially dangerous for older adults and he will remain in hospital for several weeks for observation. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant geriatrician Dr Terence Ong to dive into why falls can be devastating for older adults and key strategies to stay safe within their homes.

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Presenter: Lim Sue Ann

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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]]> CDC Says Hepatitis B Jab Not Recommended For All Newborns http://www.georgelee.my/2025/12/cdc-says-hepatitis-b-jab-not-recommended-for-all-newborns/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:59:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4204 This month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) struck out a universal recommendation to start hepatitis B immunisation at birth for children in the US – announcing instead that the jab should only be given to infants born to women who test positive for the virus. We look at why this move […]

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]]> This month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) struck out a universal recommendation to start hepatitis B immunisation at birth for children in the US – announcing instead that the jab should only be given to infants born to women who test positive for the virus. We look at why this move could lead to a rise in chronic hepatitis infections and liver disease in the long term, and how Malaysia should view this decision by the US.

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