Malaysian minister’s claim of ‘Yolo’ mindset driving HIV cases draws ridicule

Minister Blames "YOLO" Mindset As Reason For Rising HIV Cases In Malaysia

The YOLO -- You Only Live Once -- mindset, popular among the younger generation, was the cause for rising HIV cases among same-sex couples, Malaysia's deputy Health minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said. Speaking to the Senate, Mr Sauni said that data indicated men were more vulnerable to HIV, adding that 90 per cent of cases in Malaysia last year were men and that the vast majority of new infections happened in those aged 20 to 39, South China M…

Malaysian minister’s claim of ‘Yolo’ mindset driving HIV cases draws ridicule

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says the ‘you only live once’ mindset encourages individuals ‘to try something new’.