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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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The Court of Appeal has increased the jail term of businessman Rosmaini Abd Raof, 43, from 10 to 14 years for causing severe injuries to his third ex-wife, Jahidah Nordin, 47, leaving her in a coma five years ago. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
The Court of Appeal has increased the jail term of businessman Rosmaini Abd Raof, 43, from 10 to 14 years for causing severe injuries to his third ex-wife, Jahidah Nordin, 47, leaving her in a coma five years ago. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Court increases Rosmaini’s jail term to 14 years for assaulting ex-wife
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect critical sectors such as healthcare and education. Photo by Bernama
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect critical sectors such as healthcare and education. Photo by Bernama
Anwar: Adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect healthcare, education
FILE PIX: Egyptian photojournalists raise their cameras during a demonstration outside the Syndicate headquarters in Cairo on May 3, 2016 on the occasion of World Press Freedom day, a day after police stormed the headquarters of the journalists' association and arrested two journalists. (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI / AFP)
FILE PIX: Egyptian photojournalists raise their cameras during a demonstration outside the Syndicate headquarters in Cairo on May 3, 2016 on the occasion of World Press Freedom day, a day after police stormed the headquarters of the journalists' association and arrested two journalists. (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI / AFP)
The Price of a Free Press
Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters today to provide his statement on a probe into abuse of power and graft in a RM1.1 billion semiconductor deal with the United Kingdom firm Arm Limited. Photo by Bernama
Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters today to provide his statement on a probe into abuse of power and graft in a RM1.1 billion semiconductor deal with the United Kingdom firm Arm Limited. Photo by Bernama
Abuse of power probe: Rafizi gives statement at MACC HQ
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the country’s oil and gas supply remains secure, but rising global fuel prices continue to strain government finances as it maintains the RON95 price at RM1.99 to protect the majority. Photo by Bernama
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the country’s oil and gas supply remains secure, but rising global fuel prices continue to strain government finances as it maintains the RON95 price at RM1.99 to protect the majority. Photo by Bernama
Oil and gas supply secure, but rising prices strain government finances- Anwar
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Labour Day spotlight: The hidden struggles of e-hailing drivers
Photo for illustration purposes only. - CANVA
Photo for illustration purposes only. - CANVA
Nine-year-old girl swept away by strong currents in Cheras drain
A search and rescue operation is underway for a nine-year-old girl who is feared drowned after falling into a drain at the Sri Hijau Condominium in Bandar Mahkota Cheras on Friday.
A search and rescue operation is underway for a nine-year-old girl who is feared drowned after falling into a drain at the Sri Hijau Condominium in Bandar Mahkota Cheras on Friday.
Healthy lifestyle key for artistes with irregular schedules, says Wan Azizah
CHERAS, 11 April -- Isteri Perdana Menteri juga Ahli Parlimen Bandar Tun Razak Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail berucap seterusnya merasmikan Dewan Persatuan Kebajikan Sayangi Rakyat Kuala Lumpur hari ini. Wan Azizah berkata amalan kitar semula perlu dijadikan budaya dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia bagi menangani isu pencemaran alam sekitar, terutama pencemaran plastik yang semakin membimbangkan. Beliau berkata sehubungan itu, usaha di peringkat komuniti seperti penubuhan pusat kitar semula berasaskan sukarelawan mampu menjadi model kepada masyarakat di seluruh negara. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
CHERAS, 11 April -- Isteri Perdana Menteri juga Ahli Parlimen Bandar Tun Razak Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail berucap seterusnya merasmikan Dewan Persatuan Kebajikan Sayangi Rakyat Kuala Lumpur hari ini. Wan Azizah berkata amalan kitar semula perlu dijadikan budaya dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia bagi menangani isu pencemaran alam sekitar, terutama pencemaran plastik yang semakin membimbangkan. Beliau berkata sehubungan itu, usaha di peringkat komuniti seperti penubuhan pusat kitar semula berasaskan sukarelawan mampu menjadi model kepada masyarakat di seluruh negara. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
The election nobody is officially calling, yet everyone is planning for
BERNAMA FILE PIX
BERNAMA FILE PIX
PH regrets actions of 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno-BN assemblymen
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has expressed regret over the actions of 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno-Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen who withdrew their support for the state government. - Photo by Bernama
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has expressed regret over the actions of 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno-Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen who withdrew their support for the state government. - Photo by Bernama
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