Dr Malar receives Employee of the Year Award

Dr Malar Santhi Santherasegapan, a medical doctor and social media influencer, was awarded the Employee of the Year Award at the 2023 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on Monday.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented the trophy and a cheque for RM10,000 to Dr Malar, who is known for her proficiency in sharing various health-related information, including Covid-19 and vaccination, through social media platforms using fluent Malay language. Her efforts have earned her a large following.

A social responsibility recognition for Dr Malar

Dr Malar described the award as a great honour and recognition for her work. She expressed her gratitude to the people behind the Dr Malar Talks, including her parents, husband and two managers, who have supported her journey.

According to Dr Malar, sharing health information is her social responsibility, and she wants to continue doing so in the most accessible, relaxing, and easy-to-understand way through social media platforms.

“My ultimate goal is to reduce hospital congestion by providing useful health tips and knowledge to the public,” she said. Dr Malar has a degree in Master of Health Administration in Healthcare Management from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She can also speak Russian fluently due to her previous studies at the Crimea State Medical University (CSMU) in Ukraine.

Sharing health tips in the Malay language

Dr Malar sees sharing health tips as a crucial social responsibility to the public, particularly in the Malay language. She believes that people are thirsty for health information that is easy to understand and delivered in a relaxed manner. Her unique approach has gained attention and a substantial following on social media platforms.

“I want to continue sharing useful health information with netizens in the most accessible, relaxed and easy-to-understand terms, and in Malay language. If possible, I want to help reduce hospital congestion by providing useful health tips and knowledge to the public before they visit the hospital,” she said.

Dr Malar has been actively sharing health-related information on social media platforms since March 2020, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her unique way of sharing health tips has inspired and informed people about important health issues.

Dr Malar’s efforts to provide useful health tips and knowledge in a relaxed and easy-to-understand way have earned her the recognition of her peers and the public. Her focus on delivering health information in the Malay language is commendable, as it caters to a broad audience. Dr Malar’s dedication and passion for sharing health information have made her an inspiration to netizens and healthcare professionals alike.

Dr Malar was also awarded the Nona Health Influencer Award at the Nona Superwoman Award 2022 ceremony.