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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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Sarah, Duchess of York reacts outside after attending the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, on Dec 25, 2023. - (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)
Sarah, Duchess of York reacts outside after attending the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, on Dec 25, 2023. - (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)
'Brother' and 'legend': Andrew's ex-wife Fergie's emails to Epstein
Thirty-three Selangor FC supporters were remanded today for possessing drugs, testing positive for the substance and for obstructing the duties of public servants in connection with the commotion that occurred at the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge last night. - Photo by Bernama
Thirty-three Selangor FC supporters were remanded today for possessing drugs, testing positive for the substance and for obstructing the duties of public servants in connection with the commotion that occurred at the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge last night. - Photo by Bernama
Drawbridge commotion: 33 Selangor FC fans remanded, 21 test positive for drugs
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus the 35-year-old actor's statement was recorded on Sunday (Feb 1).
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus the 35-year-old actor's statement was recorded on Sunday (Feb 1).
Cops record statement from actor who claimed childhood sexual abuse
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for abuse, neglect, abandonment or exposure of a child in a manner likely to cause physical and emotional injury.
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for abuse, neglect, abandonment or exposure of a child in a manner likely to cause physical and emotional injury.
Mother, aunt detained over child's drowning at Alor Gajah hot spring
Diana shared the update through her Instagram Stories, saying her son had been examined by a neurologist, an ear, nose and throat specialist, as well as other members of the medical team. — Photo: Diana Danielle/Instagram
Diana shared the update through her Instagram Stories, saying her son had been examined by a neurologist, an ear, nose and throat specialist, as well as other members of the medical team. — Photo: Diana Danielle/Instagram
Diana Danielle asks for prayers as son recovers from facial paralysis
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Girl injured in alleged attack, attempted abduction while walking to Rawang night market
Neighbours who noticed the commotion rushed to the scene and managed to stop the attack.
Neighbours who noticed the commotion rushed to the scene and managed to stop the attack.
Dr M makes first public appearance after hip fracture
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was seen seated in a wheelchair Pavilion Damansara. - Photo: THE STAR
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was seen seated in a wheelchair Pavilion Damansara. - Photo: THE STAR
FAM exco members resign en masse with immediate effect
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that all members of its Executive Committee (Exco) for the 2025-2029 term have collectively and voluntarily tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Bernama FILE PIX
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that all members of its Executive Committee (Exco) for the 2025-2029 term have collectively and voluntarily tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Bernama FILE PIX
Housewife claims rat remains found in popular brand’s canned spaghetti sauce
Rohaniza lodged a complaint with the Health Ministry after discovering a foreign object in the spaghetti sauce she purchased from a supermarket.
Rohaniza lodged a complaint with the Health Ministry after discovering a foreign object in the spaghetti sauce she purchased from a supermarket.
Tangkak restaurant owner scammed of RM364,500 by fake police officer
Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo
Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo
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