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MALAYSIA faces a significant obesity burden, with about one in two adults being overweight, yet treatment remains fragmented and under-utilised. Doctors say this mismatch — high prevalence, limited access and high out-of-pocket costs — has created fertile ground for misuse. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

THE rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in Malaysia, including semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), has highlighted gaps between regulation and enforcement, with authorities continuing to uncover illegal online sales and social-media promotions.

Hussein said such items were often disguised as everyday goods, such as soap or supplements and stressed that the department had established a specialised CyberNarco Intel Unit to monitor and counter drug-related activities on social media. - Bernama file photo

Cases of illegal rat poison poisoning are showing a worrying trend, as the majority of reported victims are children aged between one and four years old.

Mango trader, Fauzi Radan, 21, has learned to speak Korean on his own to attract more visitors from Korea and to make buying and selling easier. Photo by Bernama

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Dubbed Lafufus, the counterfeit dolls often have twisted limbs, misshapen heads, or the incorrect number of teeth. Real Labubus have nine. - AFP file photo

Whether you’re browsing from the comfort of your home or on the go, e-commerce platforms offer a plethora of benefits, including better pricing, time-saving and access to a wider range of products. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay