Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir revealed a rising trend of HIV cases among Malaysian university students. Health Ministry data showed 214 cases in 2020, decreasing to 186 in 2021, but rising to 221 in 2022 and 244 in 2023.
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This sparked widespread media coverage and social media discussions, with calls for mandatory HIV testing for new students. University of Malaya Student Union interim president Nazirah Abdullah highlighted the lack of campus-level policies and awareness programs. She emphasized that early identification of affected students could help control the spread and provide necessary support. TVPertiwi.com.my’s post on this issue received significant attention and support.
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