Young Malaysians have mixed views on organ donation

SHAH ALAM - Young Malaysians have mixed views on organ donation, with some expressing a desire to donate their organs after death, while others are hesitant to do so for various reasons.

Hiew Jing Wen, a 22-year-old university student, said she always wanted to register to donate her organs after passing, but her parents disagreed.

"I want to donate, but my parents disagree. However, organ donation can have a big impact, as many people still wait for organs to save their lives.

"It's not easy to get a suitable organ, so every registered donor can give someone a one per cent chance of survival," she said.

Sharmilah Raghu, a 27-year-old master's student and freelance teacher, said she is a registered organ donor.

"I am aware of organ donation and I am registered as a donor. It can have a positive impact on society, as people can survive with our organs. They need them, and it's useful for them," she said.

Nur Aisyah Azizi, a 21-year-old university student, said she is aware of organ donation, but she is not ready to donate her organs yet.

"However, I am sure that at some point in time, I will realise how important it is to donate my organs to someone who needs them, as long as it doesn't affect my daily life completely," she said.

She added that organ donation can help to give back to society by saving lives.

"It can also help to raise awareness and inspire others to do the same," she said.

Hashvin Rao, a 26-year-old IT worker, said he is aware of organ donation, but he still needs to be a registered donor.

"I will see how I feel in the future, as I can see that organ donation can profoundly impact people's lives by saving or improving their health and well-being," he said.

He added that organ donation offers hope, second chances, and the opportunity for a better quality of life.

"Organ donation can ultimately be a life-saving and life-affirming act with far-reaching consequences for individuals and society as a whole," he said.