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Reliable, research-backed health information written for Malaysians. No hype, no fads — just what the science actually says.
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MJPHM was created because too much health information online is misleading, outdated, or trying to sell you something. We believe Malaysians deserve better — health guidance grounded in real medical research, explained in plain language, and focused on what actually works.
Every article we publish is sourced from peer-reviewed medical literature, health authority guidelines from WHO and the Malaysian Ministry of Health, and clinical evidence. If the science doesn’t support it, we don’t publish it.
What we cover
Evidence-based guidance on the health issues that matter most to Malaysians.
Managing type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, blood sugar control, medication, diet, and lifestyle changes that work.
- Health Beliefs Predict Self-Care Practices and Glycaemic Control
- Glycaemic Control in Insulin-Treated Diabetes: Longitudinal Study
- Predictive Modelling of Visual Acuity Upon Diabetic Retinopathy
- Economic Evaluation of Diabetes Management in Machang, Kelantan
- Gestational Diabetes Among Arsenic-Exposed Women
Blood pressure management, cardiovascular risk factors, cholesterol, and what the research says about prevention.
Depression, anxiety, workplace stress, burnout, and practical approaches supported by clinical evidence.
- Determinant Factors of Depression Among University Students
- Stress and Its Associated Factors Amongst Ward Nurses
- Predicting Burnout and Psychological Distress in Hospital Staff
- A Review of Occupational Stress Prevalence
- PTSD in Tsunami-Affected Children in Malaysia
- Complementary Approaches for Depression: A Systematic Review
Obesity, healthy eating patterns, evidence-based weight management, and cutting through diet myths.
- Managing Obesity in Malaysian Schools: Are We Doing Enough?
- Sociodemographic Determinants of Obesity Among 12-Year-Olds
- Factors Influencing Abdominal Obesity by Waist Circumference
- Obesogens as an Environmental Risk Factor for Obesity
- Nutritional Status and Dietary Patterns of School Children
- Dietary Intake Among Breast Cancer Survivors in East Malaysia
Maternal health, breast cancer screening, reproductive health, and health issues specific to Malaysian women.
- Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination
- KAP of Breast Self-Examination Among Women
- Do Elderly Women in Malaysia Go for Mammograms?
- Physical and Psychosocial Impacts of Pregnancy on Adolescents
- Malay Version of Antenatal and Postnatal Breastfeeding Scale
- Antenatal Care Utilisation in Rural Malaysia
Dengue, TB, hepatitis, and other infections — prevention, symptoms, treatment, and what’s happening in Malaysia.
- Dengue Knowledge, Attitudes and Prevention in Malaysia
- Climatic Factors and Dengue Fever
- Dengue Outbreak in Temerloh, Pahang
- Trends and Estimation of Hepatitis B Infection Cases
- Factors in Unsuccessful Pulmonary TB Treatment Outcomes
- Pneumococcal Meningitis in Children: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Ergonomics, occupational hazards, musculoskeletal disorders, and staying healthy at work.
- Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Its Risk Factors
- Malaysian Oil Palm Workers: Pain and Hazards
- Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Manual Handling Tools
- Creating a Culture of Prevention in Occupational Safety
- Occupational Stress in Malaysian Hospital Workers
- Needlestick and Sharp Injuries Among Health Care Workers
What the research says about traditional remedies, herbal supplements, and complementary therapies used in Malaysia.
Why trust MJPHM
We hold ourselves to the same standards used by medical researchers and public health professionals.
Research-backed
Every claim is sourced from peer-reviewed studies, WHO guidelines, or official MOH Malaysia data.
Fact-checked
All articles go through a multi-step editorial review. We cross-check against primary sources.
Regularly updated
Health knowledge evolves. We review and update articles when new evidence emerges.
No hidden agenda
We don’t sell supplements, promote fads, or accept payment to recommend products.
About MJPHM
MJPHM — Malaysia Jom Personal Health Movement — is a health information platform built on a foundation of two decades of public health research from Malaysia. Our goal is simple: make reliable health information accessible to every Malaysian, whether you’re managing a chronic condition, looking after your family’s health, or just trying to make better choices.
We cover everything from diabetes and heart disease to mental health, workplace safety, traditional medicine, and beyond — always starting from what the evidence says, and always written so you can actually understand it.
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