07/06/2026
Last night was a proud moment for all of us involved in Project Blue Dot.
Project Blue Dot was honoured with the Most Outstanding Project Award at the Rotary District Awards Night 2026.
As an oncologist, I meet patients and families every day whose lives have been changed by cancer. Some come to us early, when treatment can be highly effective and outcomes are excellent. Others arrive much later, often because they did not recognise the symptoms, were unaware of their risk, or simply never thought to get screened.
Unfortunately, prostate cancer remains the most common cancer among Malaysian men.
The reality is that prostate cancer is often highly treatable when detected early. Yet many men are reluctant to discuss their health, seek medical advice, or undergo screening. As a result, opportunities for early diagnosis are sometimes missed.
That is why Project Blue Dot was created.
This initiative was never just about organising events or creating awareness campaigns. It was about reaching real people, starting difficult conversations, and encouraging men to take charge of their health before cancer takes away that choice.
Through community outreach, education programmes, public talks, and screening initiatives, we have been able to engage thousands of Malaysians and bring prostate cancer awareness into homes, workplaces, and communities.
Behind every statistic is a father, a husband, a brother, a son, and a family whose future can be changed by a timely diagnosis.
This award belongs to everyone who believed in that mission. To the Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja, our partners, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and supportersβthank you for helping us make an impact that extends far beyond a single event.
While we celebrate this recognition, the true success of Project Blue Dot will always be measured differently: by the men who seek medical attention earlier, the cancers detected sooner, and the lives and families positively affected because of it.
To every man reading this: donβt wait for symptoms. Speak to your doctor, understand your risk, and get screened when appropriate.
Early detection doesnβt just save livesβit protects families, preserves futures, and creates more tomorrows.
