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One of the biggest red flags is abdominal obesity where fat gathers around the waist and midsection. Photo: Canva
One of the biggest red flags is abdominal obesity where fat gathers around the waist and midsection. Photo: Canva
HEALTH
Malaysia’s food culture is fueling a double crisis: obesity and diabetes
THE numbers are in and they’re not pretty: more than half of Malaysians are now overweight or...
Perak KPDN urges consumers to stay alert to price changes following the reimplementation of SST and report any unreasonable hikes. (BERNAMA PHOTO)
Perak KPDN urges consumers to stay alert to price changes following the reimplementation of SST and report any unreasonable hikes. (BERNAMA PHOTO)
LETTERS
The real cost of a healthier Malaysia starts in the lunchbox
WHEN the government announced the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) starting July 1 this...
Addressing childhood obesity is not merely a matter of making changes to diets and lifestyles but requires a comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach, ranging from public health policies to community-level enforcement and awareness. Photo: Edited via Canva
Addressing childhood obesity is not merely a matter of making changes to diets and lifestyles but requires a comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach, ranging from public health policies to community-level enforcement and awareness. Photo: Edited via Canva
National
Collective action needed to tackle childhood obesity
KUALA LUMPUR - Addressing childhood obesity is not merely a matter of making changes to diets and...
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...
As Malaysia enforces its revised SST on imported fruits today, the irony is clear—fruit prices are rising just as the nation faces growing obesity and diabetes crises. Photo: Edited via Canva
As Malaysia enforces its revised SST on imported fruits today, the irony is clear—fruit prices are rising just as the nation faces growing obesity and diabetes crises. Photo: Edited via Canva
COMMENTARY
Taxing fruits while fighting obesity feels like a bitter pill to swallow
AS Malaysia rolls out its revised Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported fruits starting today, the...
Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF file photo
Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF file photo
National
Life-changing weight loss surgery gives new hope to Malaysians battling obesity
SHAH ALAM - Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) is offering a transformative weight-loss surgery,...
Bariatric surgery being performed on a patient. Photo: Nik Ritza Kosai
Bariatric surgery being performed on a patient. Photo: Nik Ritza Kosai
HEALTH
Bariatric surgery not a shortcut to beauty, doctor says
SHAH ALAM - At least 15,000 bariatric surgeries have been performed in Malaysia to address obesity...
Photo for illustration via Bernama
Photo for illustration via Bernama
National
Allurion Balloon: A medical innovation to treat obesity without surgery
KUALA LUMPUR - The rising prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in Malaysia is a growing...
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Six political figures are among the new members who have joined Umno through the Rumah Bangsa initiative.
Six political figures are among the new members who have joined Umno through the Rumah Bangsa initiative.
Tok Pa, Hishammuddin among six figures returning to Umno 
The MyDigital ID registration system at kiosks will be upgraded with facial biometric verification as part of efforts to strengthen identity security and prevent misuse. BERNAMA photo
The MyDigital ID registration system at kiosks will be upgraded with facial biometric verification as part of efforts to strengthen identity security and prevent misuse. BERNAMA photo
Facial biometric upgrades coming to MyDigital ID kiosks to crush identity theft, fraud
Mexican fans at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. (AFP photo)
Mexican fans at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. (AFP photo)
Fan suffers a heart attack outside Azteca Stadium before World Cup opener
With more than 11.0 per cent of the population now aged 60 and above, the risk of falls has emerged as a significant but often ‘hidden’ cause of death and disability in the country. - Bernama photo
With more than 11.0 per cent of the population now aged 60 and above, the risk of falls has emerged as a significant but often ‘hidden’ cause of death and disability in the country. - Bernama photo
Drop the shame and grab a cane to prevent hidden senior injury risks
EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun during a press conference at Menara SPR, on Friday. - Photo by ROSLI TALIB
EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun during a press conference at Menara SPR, on Friday. - Photo by ROSLI TALIB
Johor state election on July 11, Negeri Sembilan on Aug 1 - EC
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‘She said help me’ - Orang Asli man recounts moment missing Jaslinda was found
Jaslinda was transported to Tapah hospital for further treatment.
Jaslinda was transported to Tapah hospital for further treatment.
Viral ‘foreigner-built’ flat in Kajang actually occupied by locals, police say
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Man breaks leg after alleged impact from world's largest tipping bucket at Penang water park
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
‘I didn’t eat for two weeks, only drank dark water, brown water’ — Jaslinda
In a recent video shared on the Facebook page Tapah Media Official, Jaslinda was seen chatting warmly with the Orang Asli community of Kampung Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh, despite appearing weak and frail.
In a recent video shared on the Facebook page Tapah Media Official, Jaslinda was seen chatting warmly with the Orang Asli community of Kampung Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh, despite appearing weak and frail.
Police arrest mother of two children who fell from Tampoi apartment
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
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