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The Sun
21-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
PAVAC intensifies efforts to promote lung health through NLHI
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents Against Vape and Cigarette Kuala Lumpur (PAVAC) is stepping up efforts to support the National Lung Health Initiative (NLHI) by raising awareness and promoting respiratory health education among Malaysians. PAVAC founder Rashdan Rashid said the initiative focuses on two key groups - students and parents, through advocacy and educational programmes conducted in schools, higher learning institutions, and local communities. 'These programmes adopt a sustainable and preventive approach, incorporating healthy lifestyle education alongside arts, sports, and environmental activities to make the message more engaging for young people. 'We want the public to understand the importance of lung health, as respiratory illnesses are now affecting not just the elderly but also children as young as those in primary school,' he said on Bernama Radio's Jendela Fikir programme today. Rashdan said PAVAC also provides a platform for parents to participate as community volunteers, supported by experts from Universiti Malaya and Universiti Putra Malaysia. This is in line with the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013–2025, which emphasises holistic child development. Rashdan explained that the NLHI, introduced by the Ministry of Health (MOH), aims to empower Malaysians through prevention, education, and early detection of respiratory diseases. 'Established last year under the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam), PAVAC not only focuses on drug prevention education but also helps promote NLHI's objectives. 'What sets NLHI apart is its comprehensive strategy. It goes beyond awareness by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), active community participation, and strong public policy support,' he said. A major upcoming event under NLHI is the National Tobacco Control Conference 2025, to be held from May 30 to June 1 at Universiti Cyberjaya in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day on May 31. 'Highlights of the three-day conference include the launch of the official NLHI mascot and NLHI Community Health Fund, the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with strategic partners, and the Green Lung NLHI campaign, which aims to plant one million trees,' he added. Rashdan added that the NLHI will be featured at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 19 for nine days. At the assembly's opening session, three Malaysian representatives received the World No Tobacco Day 2025 Award from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the Western Pacific Region. The recipients were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, MOH deputy director of Disease Control Dr Noraryana Hassan, and president of the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control, Associate Professor Dr Murallitharan Munisamy. 'These awards recognise their key role in developing and implementing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which strengthens regulations on tobacco and vape products in Malaysia,' he said. Rashdan, who also heads the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tasek Permai in Ampang, proposed that the MOH's Non-Communicable Disease Control Division work with parents nationwide through Pemadam to further promote NLHI.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
PAVAC steps up initiatives to advance lung health via NLHI
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents Against Vape and Cigarette Kuala Lumpur (PAVAC) is stepping up efforts to support the National Lung Health Initiative (NLHI) by raising awareness and promoting respiratory health education among Malaysians. PAVAC founder Rashdan Rashid said the initiative focuses on two key groups - students and parents, through advocacy and educational programmes conducted in schools, higher learning institutions, and local communities. 'These programmes adopt a sustainable and preventive approach, incorporating healthy lifestyle education alongside arts, sports, and environmental activities to make the message more engaging for young people. 'We want the public to understand the importance of lung health, as respiratory illnesses are now affecting not just the elderly but also children as young as those in primary school,' he said on Bernama Radio's Jendela Fikir programme today. Rashdan said PAVAC also provides a platform for parents to participate as community volunteers, supported by experts from Universiti Malaya and Universiti Putra Malaysia. This is in line with the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013–2025, which emphasises holistic child development. Rashdan explained that the NLHI, introduced by the Ministry of Health (MOH), aims to empower Malaysians through prevention, education, and early detection of respiratory diseases. 'Established last year under the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam), PAVAC not only focuses on drug prevention education but also helps promote NLHI's objectives. 'What sets NLHI apart is its comprehensive strategy. It goes beyond awareness by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), active community participation, and strong public policy support,' he said. A major upcoming event under NLHI is the National Tobacco Control Conference 2025, to be held from May 30 to June 1 at Universiti Cyberjaya in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day on May 31. 'Highlights of the three-day conference include the launch of the official NLHI mascot and NLHI Community Health Fund, the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with strategic partners, and the Green Lung NLHI campaign, which aims to plant one million trees,' he added. Rashdan added that the NLHI will be featured at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 19 for nine days. At the assembly's opening session, three Malaysian representatives received the World No Tobacco Day 2025 Award from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the Western Pacific Region. The recipients were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, MOH deputy director of Disease Control Dr Noraryana Hassan, and president of the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control, Associate Professor Dr Murallitharan Munisamy. 'These awards recognise their key role in developing and implementing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which strengthens regulations on tobacco and vape products in Malaysia,' he said. Rashdan, who also heads the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tasek Permai in Ampang, proposed that the MOH's Non-Communicable Disease Control Division work with parents nationwide through Pemadam to further promote NLHI. 'This collaboration will help streamline public communication efforts and encourage nationwide support for the initiative,' he said.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Health
- Barnama
PAVAC Intensifies Efforts To Promote Lung Health Through NLHI
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Parents Against Vape and Cigarette Kuala Lumpur (PAVAC) is stepping up efforts to support the National Lung Health Initiative (NLHI) by raising awareness and promoting respiratory health education among Malaysians. PAVAC founder Rashdan Rashid said the initiative focuses on two key groups - students and parents, through advocacy and educational programmes conducted in schools, higher learning institutions, and local communities. 'These programmes adopt a sustainable and preventive approach, incorporating healthy lifestyle education alongside arts, sports, and environmental activities to make the message more engaging for young people. 'We want the public to understand the importance of lung health, as respiratory illnesses are now affecting not just the elderly but also children as young as those in primary school,' he said on Bernama Radio's Jendela Fikir programme today. Rashdan said PAVAC also provides a platform for parents to participate as community volunteers, supported by experts from Universiti Malaya and Universiti Putra Malaysia. This is in line with the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013–2025, which emphasises holistic child development. Rashdan explained that the NLHI, introduced by the Ministry of Health (MOH), aims to empower Malaysians through prevention, education, and early detection of respiratory diseases. 'Established last year under the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam), PAVAC not only focuses on drug prevention education but also helps promote NLHI's objectives. 'What sets NLHI apart is its comprehensive strategy. It goes beyond awareness by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), active community participation, and strong public policy support,' he said. A major upcoming event under NLHI is the National Tobacco Control Conference 2025, to be held from May 30 to June 1 at Universiti Cyberjaya in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day on May 31.
Barnama
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Public Must Learn The Basics Of Disaster Management
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The public must be equipped with basic knowledge in disaster management to prepare them for any situation, including floods, said the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus. However, he emphasised that public involvement in disaster management is the international standard and should not be seen as a sign of government agencies' weakness. '…internationally, everyone, including members of the public, has a role to play in ensuring their safety, which in turn helps reduce the risk of losses or property damage,' he said after appearing as a guest on Bernama Radio's Jendela Fikir programme titled NADMA dan Usaha Malaysia dalam Pengurusan Bencana ASEAN (NADMA and Malaysia's Efforts in ASEAN Disaster Management) According to Khairul Shahril, NADMA encourages public and NGO involvement in disaster management by fostering a deeper understanding of multi-stakeholder collaboration, which is key to effective disaster response and preparedness. On Malaysia's efforts in international disaster management, he said overseas humanitarian missions, particularly in ASEAN countries, have significantly enhanced the skills of the country's rescue and relief personnel. 'Each country faces unique challenges and adopts different approaches. Indonesia, for example, experiences more frequent and complex disasters compared to Malaysia. Through humanitarian missions, we can learn strategies and best practices in disaster management. 'Overseas experience helps us to enhance our knowledge and elevate the level of disaster management within the country,' he said. On the involvement of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) in Myanmar under the Malaysian Humanitarian Aid Mission, Khairul Shahril noted that the team received recognition from the United Nations following a thorough audit process. He said, NADMA aims to leverage Malaysia's expertise to help raise the standards of rescue personnel across ASEAN, through joint training sessions, among other things, adding that the initiative was among the key objectives of the recent official visit by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Authority and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Public must learn the basics of disaster management, says Nadma
KUALA LUMPUR: The public must be equipped with basic knowledge in disaster management to prepare them for any situation, including floods, says the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus. However, he emphasised that public involvement in disaster management is the international standard and should not be seen as a sign of government agencies' weakness. "…internationally, everyone, including members of the public, has a role to play in ensuring their safety, which in turn helps reduce the risk of losses or property damage," he said after appearing as a guest on Bernama Radio's Jendela Fikir programme titled Nadma dan Usaha Malaysia dalam Pengurusan Bencana Asean (Nadma and Malaysia's Efforts in Asean Disaster Management) on Tuesday (April 29). According to Khairul Shahril, Nadma encourages public and NGO involvement in disaster management by fostering a deeper understanding of multi-stakeholder collaboration, which is key to effective disaster response and preparedness. On Malaysia's efforts in international disaster management, he said overseas humanitarian missions, particularly in Asean countries, have significantly enhanced the skills of the country's rescue and relief personnel. "Each country faces unique challenges and adopts different approaches. Indonesia, for example, experiences more frequent and complex disasters compared to Malaysia. Through humanitarian missions, we can learn strategies and best practices in disaster management. "Overseas experience helps us to enhance our knowledge and elevate the level of disaster management within the country," he said. On the involvement of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) in Myanmar under the Malaysian Humanitarian Aid Mission, Khairul Shahril noted that the team received recognition from the United Nations following a thorough audit process. He said, Nadma aims to leverage Malaysia's expertise to help raise the standards of rescue personnel across Asean, through joint training sessions, among other things, adding that the initiative was among the key objectives of the recent official visit by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Authority and the Asean Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance. A total of 50 Nadma personnel were involved in the humanitarian aid mission and search and rescue operations for earthquake victims in Myanmar last month. – Bernama
