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Childhood obesity is far from harmless. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Childhood obesity is far from harmless. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
National
When ‘chubby’ turns costly: The high NCD risk behind childhood obesity
KUALA LUMPUR - "So cute!” This phrase still rings out at family gatherings, often directed at...
Childhood obesity has become a global health crisis, with poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, fuelled by screen time and lack of physical activity, contributing to this "epidemic”. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Childhood obesity has become a global health crisis, with poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, fuelled by screen time and lack of physical activity, contributing to this "epidemic”. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
HEALTH
Too young, too heavy: Malaysia’s rising childhood obesity crisis
KUALA LUMPUR - Like any other teenager, Muhammad Mikhael Qaiser Mohd Yuzaini longs to participate in...
According to a press release dated May 2019 by the United Nations Children’s Fund Malaysia, Malaysians’ consumption of sugary drinks has increased dramatically over the past 15 years, in tandem with rising incomes. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
According to a press release dated May 2019 by the United Nations Children’s Fund Malaysia, Malaysians’ consumption of sugary drinks has increased dramatically over the past 15 years, in tandem with rising incomes. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
HEALTH
Obesity’s toll on children’s mental, emotional health
KUALA LUMPUR - "Do you want the 30 sen change or sweets?” a female vendor, who was selling...
Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo
Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo
National
Cyberbullying on the rise among children, teens
KUALA LUMPUR - About four years ago, Malaysian netizens made headlines around the world for their...
A new study published in The Lancet journal looked at childhood vaccination rates across 204 countries and territories. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
A new study published in The Lancet journal looked at childhood vaccination rates across 204 countries and territories. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
World
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions - Study
PARIS - Efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering across the world due to...
Modest dressing, common among many Malaysians, including hijabs and long garments, limits direct skin exposure to sunlight, impacting vitamin D synthesis. Photo: Canva
Modest dressing, common among many Malaysians, including hijabs and long garments, limits direct skin exposure to sunlight, impacting vitamin D synthesis. Photo: Canva
HEALTH
Urban lifestyle and modest dressing linked to higher vitamin D deficiency rates, especially among women
Vitamin D deficiency, a condition often associated with countries with limited sunlight, is...
Australia passed a law to ban social media use for under-16s. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Australia passed a law to ban social media use for under-16s. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
World
Social media fuelling 'devastating' kids' mental health crisis - NGO
AMSTERDAM - The "unchecked expansion" of social media platforms is driving an unprecedented global...
Photo provided by Sage Centre
Photo provided by Sage Centre
HEALTH
Mental health on a budget? Sage Centre says yes - starting from RM50
SHAH ALAM - In a bold move to tackle the affordability barrier in mental healthcare, Sage Centre has...
Adolescent vaping rose sharply from 9.8 per cent to 14.9 per cent-raising concern among healthcare professionals who warn the trend may continue due to increasing social acceptance. - Bernama photo
Adolescent vaping rose sharply from 9.8 per cent to 14.9 per cent-raising concern among healthcare professionals who warn the trend may continue due to increasing social acceptance. - Bernama photo
National
Teen vaping crisis: Doctor reveals severe lung injury case, urges public awareness
KUALA LUMPUR - Once believed to be a safer alternative to smoking, vaping has emerged as a serious...
Experts say social media is increasingly shaping society’s standards of beauty and success, despite the understanding that much of what is posted is neither real nor realistic. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Experts say social media is increasingly shaping society’s standards of beauty and success, despite the understanding that much of what is posted is neither real nor realistic. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
HEALTH
Trapped by likes: How social media warps teen self-esteem
KUALA LUMPUR - "I rarely compare myself to others, but when my selfies get ‘likes’ and...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
What is UEC and why is it so controversial in Malaysia? Explained
Azlinda speaking during the press conference today. (SINAR PHOTO)
Azlinda speaking during the press conference today. (SINAR PHOTO)
UEC, tahfiz leavers entering IPTA to receive government subsidies via mainstream channel
Former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker
Former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker
Ti Lian Ker: UEC approval same as BN’s past offer, now weaponised to corner Perikatan...
Mohd Nor Hamzah
Mohd Nor Hamzah
UEC recognition contradicts National Policy, invites disaster for country, warns Pas...
Anuar Ahmad
Anuar Ahmad
May 15 marks the 'death' of the National Education Policy, says education expert
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Indonesia’s Chromebook procurement scandal: What you need to know
Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim attends his trial at the Corruption Court in Jakarta on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim attends his trial at the Corruption Court in Jakarta on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
NKVE accident: Viral video shows car struck three times near Duta Toll Plaza, one arrested
A multi-vehicle accident along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) near the Duta Toll Plaza on Friday night turned chaotic after a car was struck three times within minutes, in an incident that later went viral on social media.
A multi-vehicle accident along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) near the Duta Toll Plaza on Friday night turned chaotic after a car was struck three times within minutes, in an incident that later went viral on social media.
CCTV captures repeated incidents of woman defecating in front of Seremban shop
CCTV footage at the location captured the actions of the woman, who is alleged to frequently defecate. Photo: NegeriSembilanKini
CCTV footage at the location captured the actions of the woman, who is alleged to frequently defecate. Photo: NegeriSembilanKini
Police hunt man who lured boy with phone package offer before confining and sexually assaulting teen in Bukit Kemuning
Police are tracking down a man believed to have confined and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in an apartment in Bukit Kemuning, Section 32, here, yesterday.
Police are tracking down a man believed to have confined and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in an apartment in Bukit Kemuning, Section 32, here, yesterday.
‘Hutang budi dibawa mati' Pahang Tengku Mahkota cites proverb in call for fair federal treatment
The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah has reiterated his call for careful consideration and fair treatment for the state, reaffirming that such treatment must be accorded by the federal government. Photo: Facebook/Kesultanan Pahang
The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah has reiterated his call for careful consideration and fair treatment for the state, reaffirming that such treatment must be accorded by the federal government. Photo: Facebook/Kesultanan Pahang
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