Family objections holding back organ donations despite 400,000 pledges, says health minister

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Over 10,000 patients in Malaysia await organ transplants, but objections from next of kin hinder donations despite over 400,000 pledges. With only 1.33 deceased donors per million population, the Health Minister urges increased efforts to promote organ donation, highlighting the urgent need for livers and hearts. The "Warisku, Hormati Ikrarku" campaign aims to encourage respect for donor pledges. Malaysia's donation rate lags behind other Muslim-majority countries and plans are underway to establish a National Transplant Centre.