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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has expressed serious concern over malnutrition affecting children under five in Kuala Lumpur, citing survey data showing over one-fifth are stunted, prompting expanded community intervention programmes.
Picky eating affects most toddlers aged one to five, but a paediatrician explains how parents can distinguish normal developmental phases from potential nutritional concerns.
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While autism affects 93,000 registered Malaysians, over 850,000 children with disabilities remain unregistered. Experts warn the focus on autism obscures a far larger crisis in healthcare staffing, specialist access, and early intervention services.