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Give your child's eye a screen-time break

Oct 10, 2019

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The Deputy Prime Minister says an increase in eye problems among kids could be related to prolonged exposure to smart devices.

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail says parents should restrict their children’s use of these devices to no more than 2 hours a day to minimise the risk of eye strain and sleep disruptions.

Some studies suggest that eye strain from prolonged near focus as well as exposure to blue light from smart devices could increase the risk of developing short sightedness.

Important to detect symptoms of depression in young people

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A clinical psychologist says it is vital for people to detect the symptoms of depression in kids and teenagers.

Pheh Kai Shuen says this includes being sullen or sad for more than 2 weeks, no longer interested in what they loved before as well as being tempremental and irritable.

He adds that what people can do to help, is to listen to them patiently.. and if needed guide them to seek professional help.

This is in conjunction with World Mental Health Day today.

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The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister has again explained why the was unable to introduce the new petrol subsidy mechanism in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.

He says this due to a lack of info on the usage of small boats which is the main transport mode for many people there.

The government unveiled the new targeted RON95 subsidy scheme earlier this week, aimed at BSH recipients in the Peninsular.