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The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) says stigma surrounding condoms and HIV prevention continues to undermine public health efforts, particularly within Muslim communities, where 'condom shame' remains a persistent barrier. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.

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Misconceptions, embarrassment and persistent social stigma continue to keep Malaysians from using condoms consistently, fuelling preventable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contributing to new HIV cases nationwide, experts warn. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

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Because husbands are having sexual relations with other men, the entire family ends up paying the price. Photo illustrated via Canva

According to surgeon Dr Wu Kun-Da from Taichung Veterans General Hospital, the patient never mentioned anything about a foreign object, likely out of embarrassment. - Photo: Jam Press / Dajia Li General Hospital

Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of death in Malaysia, as many patients are only diagnosed at a late stage when severe complications have already developed. - 123RF photo

Thailand herbal inhaler. Photo: Social media

You wake up one day, decide you’ve had enough and never touch a cigarette again. But anyone who has lived with nicotine knows the story is different. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily via Canva