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Gotong-royong activities to search for and eliminate breeding sites will be carried out more frequently in areas identified as hotspot localities. Photo illustrated via Canva.

DIABETES is often perceived in Malaysia as merely a "sugar problem” caused by sweet foods and drinks, but for those affected, it is a serious lifelong condition that can quietly harm organs, disrupt hormones and even threaten limbs. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Malaysia is now ranked 13th in the world and the highest in Southeast Asia for diabetes prevalence, with 21 per cent of the population or one in five adults living with the disease. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Studies found that familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) affects about one in 100 people, or 320,000 Malaysians, which is higher than the global averages. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Obesity should be approached as a complex, treatable condition involving multiple factors, including physical, psychological and hormonal components. Photo illustrated via Canva

Experts said affordability and accessibility remain major challenges to adopting a healthier diet. Photo illustrated via Canva

Bariatric surgery is a proven medical treatment for severe obesity, yet it remains widely misunderstood as a mere cosmetic shortcut. Photo: Edited via Canva

Teachers should not be burdened with excessive responsibilities - CANVA

US President Donald Trump (R) claps as Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (2nd L) shakes hands with Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (2nd R) as Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Expert urges early screening to catch serious underlying causes of lower back pain - 123RF photo