High rate of obesity among Putrajaya civil servants, says Mohd Zuki

PUTRAJAYA: There is a need for healthy activities among civil servants due to a significant obesity rate, says Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. He said this is crucial given that obesity rates have surpassed 50% of the population, with a significant number being civil servants in Putrajaya. ALSO READ: Putrajaya’s six-year plan...

INTERACTIVE: More than half of Malaysia’s children at risk of obesity

PETALING JAYA: When it comes to Malaysia’s growing obesity problem, children – especially boys – are the most at risk. Available statistics show that six out of 10 children in the country are at risk of being overweight or obese by 2035, with boys facing a higher prevalence of obesity. According to Malaysia’s National Health and Morbidity...

MOH on alert for emergence of Disease X in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) is on alert and is preparedness to face Disease X if it appears in this country, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. Speaking to reporters after launching the Malaysian Diet Guide Series and the Healthy Eating Responsibility For Women (HER) Initiative on Monday (Oct 2), he said the...