BEARy Friendly Paediatrician

04/09/2025

Now you can get the "extra" MR vaccination in Island Hospital Penang !

As mentioned in my earlier post, I do recommend all children below the age of 5 and above 15 months old to get this MR supplemental vaccination (It is an extra shot!).

Complimentary Measles and Rubella Vaccination Drive

Calling all parents! Get your children vaccinated against Measles and Rubella at Island Hospital.

Event Details:
Date: 13 September 2025, Saturday
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Health Screening Centre, Level 2, Peel Wing, Island Hospital

The vaccination is complimentary for children aged 6 to 59 months. This includes children born between 1 August 2020 and 31 January 2025. The event is open to both Malaysian and non-Malaysian children.

Secure your slot by scanning the QR code on the poster to register.
We look forward to seeing you there!

23/08/2025

Sharing with my GP colleagues on "Management of Diarrhea in Children ".

20/08/2025

Sorry parents.
I will be away from 27 August to 7 September 2025.
Clinic will resume on 8 September 2025, Monday.

12/08/2025

Had a long day.
Reached home past 11pm. 🥹🥹

A late premature baby (35wk 6d), 2.5kg, presented with severe abdominal distention at day 2 of life was referred to me this afternoon.
He was found to have perforated gut.

Thanks to my team of Paediatric Surgeon, Mr Badrul Yeap, Anaesthetis, Dr Heng, and all the nurses, we managed to bring the baby into OT in less than 2 hours upon arriving in Island Hospital Penang. Baby had a huge gastric perforation (almost 5cm). It was successfully repaired.

Neonatal gastric perforation is a very rare disease. Risk factors include prematurity, low birth weight, hypoxia, sepsis, steroid use, etc.
This carries a high mortality of up to 30%.

If there is 1 thing that we can do to lower the risk of such incidents, it is to provide breastmilk and breastmilk only for all premature babies including those late premature babies (34-36 weeks).

All mothers who unfortunately have to deliver your baby earlier than expected, please know that the best thing you could do to help your little angel is to provide him/her with your breastmilk. This can mean the difference between life and death!

08/08/2025

If you are wondering why your child needs additional measles vaccination, hopefully the graph below will convince you further.

Measles cases in Malaysia are indeed increasing.
Get the extra FREE MR vaccine from your nearest Klinik Kesihatan before October 2025.

Thankfully for Penang children, we are relatively lower risk compared to all other states in Malaysia.
Hence, I am recommending my patients who are 15 - 60 months old to go for the extra MR vaccination. Those below 15 months can just stick to the regular 9 months and 12 months MMR vaccine.

07/08/2025

Daddy and mommy please take note:
Additional MR (Measles & Rubella) vaccine for children under 5 years old.

For all children above 15 months old, I recommend that you take this extra MR vaccination to protect your child.

Just make sure it is at least 4 weeks apart from any other vaccination.
Kindly make an appointment via MySejahtera APP, or simply walk in to your nearest Klinik Kesihatan.

Children under 15 months can still get this vaccine but not really necessary as the regular MMR vaccine will be given at 9 months old and 12 months old anyway.

05/08/2025

We got you covered!

Island Hospital is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to all Malaysians. We proudly collaborate with a wide range of insurance providers to ensure seamless and efficient patient experiences.

Our esteemed Preferred Partners include Smart (by AIA), The Great Journey (by Great Eastern), and 𝗣𝗥𝗨Panel Plus (by Prudential Malaysia).

Additionally, we work with numerous other reputable insurance companies to offer extensive coverage options. This broad network reflects our dedication to your health and well-being.

14/07/2025

I will be taking a long break next week.
Clinic will be close from 20 July till 1 August 2025.
I will be back on Saturday, 2 August 2025.
Kindly take note, thank you. 😊😊

24/06/2025

Clinic will be close 26 - 27 June 2025, (Thursday & Friday).
I will be back on 28 June, Saturday.

17/06/2025

Thank you baby K.
😍😍😍

17/06/2025

Bringing a new friend to work today. 😎😎

It's a Father's Day present from my daughter. 😍😍😍