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The Star
12-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Hospital sets record with mass ECG screening at KL mall
A MEDICAL facility has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for having the most participants in an electrocardiogram (ECG) screening in the country, with 827 individuals screened in 24 hours over three days in Kuala Lumpur. The feat was achieved by Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV), which also spearheaded a national first by bringing ECG screenings into a public space, transforming Sunway Velocity Mall's Main Atrium into a heart health hub. The award reinforced the facility's position as a tertiary care hospital in cardiac care, with heart health being one of its core specialities and key areas of focus in delivering comprehensive medical services to the community, SMCV said in a media statement. The event was attended not just by Malaysians but also expatriates and international patients seeking care or visiting Kuala Lumpur. SMCV said the recognition reflected its ongoing commitment to reshaping public health access through impactful community-driven initiatives centred on early detection and prevention. The initiative was also part of SMCV's broader response to Malaysia's rising cardiovascular health crisis, with ischaemic heart disease being the leading cause of death among Malaysians aged 41 to 59. The screening was designed to empower individuals aged 18 years and above to take charge of their heart health. With participants receiving complimentary ECG assessments supported by SMCV's consultant cardiologists and internal medicine physicians, the event brought the first line of assessment for heart care directly to the community in an open, accessible way, SMCV said. Cheow: SMCV committed to making preventive care both accessible and meaningful. 'We are honoured to be recognised by Malaysia Book of Records for this milestone, but what truly inspires us is to see how the community has embraced the opportunity to take a proactive role in managing their heart health,' said SMCV chief executive officer Susan Cheow. 'Our mission goes beyond hospital walls – we want to meet people where they are and make preventive care both accessible and meaningful. 'Seeing many participate in this record-setting screening is a powerful testament that the public is ready to take charge of their heart health,' she said. The public's enthusiastic participation also highlighted the importance of bringing medical interventions into everyday community spaces, reflecting the public's growing awareness of cardiovascular risks and the need for more accessible screening options, SMCV continued in the statement. SMCV consultant cardiologist and internal medicine physician Datuk Dr Foo Yoke Loong said, 'The public ECG screening was about providing our fellow Malaysians an opportunity to gain life-saving insights into their cardiovascular health. Dr Foo: ECG screening provides Malaysians an opportunity to gain insights into their health. 'For many, it was their first step towards recognising early signs and understanding any potential risks. 'We were also able to provide medical guidance and advice on appropriate follow-up actions. 'We hope efforts like these will continue to raise awareness around the importance of earlier interventions and ultimately, better outcomes in the fight against cardiovascular disease,' he added. The event introduced another first-in-Malaysia initiative – the Immersive Visual Journey featuring an engaging captivating installation that turns real-time heartbeats into an artistic light display. It brought together art and awareness on heart rate as visitors witnessed the lights shift based on low, normal and high heart rates. The Heart Health Educational Gallery and Giant Heart Exhibit also allowed visitors to learn about the human heart anatomy and functions in an engaging and visually impactful way using a large, walk-through heart structure.
Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Food Picks: Kitchenman Nasi Lemak serves up Malaysian kampung soul with a chef's touch
SINGAPORE – It is a crying shame that the elusive showstopper of Kitchenman Nasi Lemak, Rendang Chicken ($12.50), is not available regularly on its menu. It is a special item that is available when the chef feels up to the challenge. Ipoh-born co-owner and chef Cheow Kah King, 38, says it is too demanding to cook the dish daily. When he does, he prepares only a small batch of 20 chicken legs. Regulars in the know get first dips on reserving the dish that is usually sold out before lunchtime is over. Lemongrass, galangal, ginger and shallots are blended for the rempah. The dry version that Mr Cheow prepares is exacting to cook, as it takes three hours of minding the fire and constant stirring to prevent the richly spiced gravy from burning. That is not counting the entire hour it takes to toast fresh grated coconut over an ungreased wok to obtain kerisik, a natural flavour enhancer. The resulting chicken is flavoursome to the bone. It is also available in the Nasi Lemak Rendang Chicken ($16.80), which comes with coconut rice, ikan bilis and peanuts, a sunny side up egg and sambal. If y ou cannot get your hands on the rendang chicken, there are other choice items for a satisfying meal. Expect no less than unabashed full-on flavours at the frills-free, 40-seat eatery, which is an ode to Malaysian kampung-style cooking. It is named Kitchenman as a tribute to those who toil in the kitchen. Though not born nor bred in a kampung, Mr Cheow wants to present his reimagined version of kampung-style cookin g. Th at means drilling down to the basics, such as paying a premium for fresh coconut milk, which is notoriously temperamental and spoils easily. Most nasi lemak sellers have switched to using prepacked coconut cream. The signature dish is the Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Berempah Leg ($13.80), prepared with fresh chicken thoroughly infused with housemade rempah. The excess marinade is deep-fried and used as an addictive topping for the chicken. The accompanying sambal alone takes five hours to prepare. Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Berempah Leg is the signature favourite at Kitchenman Nasi Lemak. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO Sambal Fried Fish ($9.50) is a whole kembong fish marinated in turmeric, pan-fried and covered in a Balinese-inspired sambal of red chilli, tomato, onion and garlic, simply seasoned with salt and sugar. Sambal Fried Fish at Kitchenman Nasi Lemak. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO A sleeper hit on the menu is the Six Heavenly King ($13.80), a medley of brinjal, baby French bean, okra, pungent petai, tempeh and tau kwa. The backbone of the dish is a housemade sambal heavily spiked with dried prawns. Six Heavenly King, a vegetable stir-fry with housemade sambal. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO Where: 01-08/13 CT Hub, 2 Kallang Avenue MRT: Bendemeer Open: 11.30am to 9pm (Mondays to Saturdays), closed on Sundays Hedy Khoo is senior correspondent at The Straits Times. She covers food-related news, from reviews to human interest stories. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
