KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has urged Malaysians to prioritise regular health screenings, warning that delayed detection remains a major challenge in the country's fight against cancer.

He said Malaysia records over 50,000 new cancer cases annually, with the majority only identified at stage three or four, when treatment options become limited and outcomes less favourable, as reported by Free Malaysia Today (FMT).

"More than 50,000 new cancer cases are detected every year, and most are already at stage three or four. By then, it's too late," he said.

"I want Malaysians to understand the gravity of this situation. Imagine if a family member is diagnosed with cancer - the financial burden alone can be devast...