She goes by a unique sounding name and she is a two time Olympic medalist, and a five time medalist at FINA World Aquatics Championship. Those are her most notable accomplishments to date, but how much do we know about Pandelela Rinong?
While most women struggle with some form of discomfort during menstruation, women living in poverty have a lot more to worry about. It’s called ‘Period Poverty’.
The first thing that comes to mind, is that most urban poor live in unsanitary places. While this is not untrue, it is important to note that this includes those living on the streets, in the slums, and public housing projects hosted by the government and private organisations. These conditions are not specific to just the homeless, but for any household living in poverty (B40 group).
As cities grow and improve, job opportunities increase, enticing people to flock to the city as they chase for a brighter future. But as urbanisation becomes more rampant, its problems also plague society. Those living in urban poverty are left at a financial standstill with no feasible escape.
Mental health has been a growing topic in recent years, but little is known of the extent of workplace bullying in Malaysia. Individuals that are bullied at work are at a greater risk of having poor mental health as a result of the psychological distress.
The Orang Asli still live in extreme poverty in Malaysia. This short video depicts living conditions of the Temiar tribe of Orang Asli in Kelantan and Perak.
6.5% of Malaysia’s population were more than 5km away from any healthcare facility. Smaller district hospitals do not have hi-tech facilities for investigation or treatment.
Article 25 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights says: Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health
In 2019, over 18 million Malaysians were reported to be living with a heart attack waiting to happen. Ischaemic heart diseases (heart problems caused by narrowed heart arteries) remained as the leading cause of death in Malaysia and it makes up 15% of the 109,164 medically certified deaths in 2019,
Poverty and healthcare go hand in hand. Poverty increases the risk of diseases and puts poor households at a disadvantage of climbing the economic ladder. While it is clear that both men and women suffer in poverty, women tend to be on the losing end.