Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 2) - Can A National Sugar Reduction Plan Work?
Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Geeta Appannah, President of the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity and lecturer at the Department of Nutrition at UPM’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Tue May 07 2024
Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 1) - Consider Social Determinants of Dietary Habits
Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Teoh Ai Ni, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute, where her research covers nutrition, public health, and food insecurity. Before joining KRI, she worked as a nutritionist working with the Singapore Health Promotion Board to deliver and manage health-promoting activities.
Tue May 07 2024
Kuala Kubu Baru by-election: DAP fully supports any unity govt candidate - Nga
DAP will give full support and encouragement to any candidate who has been endorsed to represent the Unity Government, said Nga Kor Ming.
Mon Apr 22 2024
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
The resolution encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks.
Fri Mar 22 2024
LHDN approves over 72,000 voluntary tax declarations worth RM652.5 mln as of Feb 29
The PKPS 2.0 voluntary disclosure programme is an initiative to expand number of taxpayers and encourage tax compliance to increase revenue.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Malaysia welcomes beneficial investments, does not favour any country - PM
The government will continue to encourage investments that benefit Malaysia without interfering in the geopolitics of any country.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Agreement in principal to allow airlines to have carbon emission fee - Anthony Loke
Anthony Loke said as far as Malaysia is concerned, airlines are encouraged to adapt sustainable aviation fuel, however it comes with a cost.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message
Lee Hsien Loong said it is a good time for young couples to add a "little dragon" to their families.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Schools encouraged to hold simple yet lively graduation ceremonies - Fadhlina
The Ministry of Education encourages school graduation ceremonies to be held in a simple yet lively manner.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Devaki firmly believed in importance of women working, says daughter
Datin Dr Jayanthi Krishnan said her mother instilled a fearless attitude and encouraged people to stand up and speak for themselves.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Kate, Princess of Wales, 'doing well' after surgery, King Charles 'fine'
King Charles was keen to share details of his condition to encourage other men experiencing symptoms to have a medical check.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance
PwC Malaysia tax partner Jennifer Chang said the exemption would encourage more unit trusts to be set up in the capital market.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Six additional ETS services for Chinese New Year, school holiday
Anthony Loke said the use of tickets with QR codes is encouraged so that there is no need to go to the counter.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation
Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Korea Selatan mahu tangani kadar kelahiran antara terendah dunia
Presiden Korea Selatan, Yoon Suk Yeol mahu mewujudkan kementerian baharu bagi menangani masalah kadar kelahiran rendah di negara berkenaan iaitu terendah di dunia sekali gus kini semakin menghampiri krisis demografi.
Thu May 09 2024
Ada ingatan dan pesanan buat semua jemaah haji Malaysia
Ketua Konsulat Malaysia di Jeddah, Roslan Shariff yang menyambut rombongan penerbangan pertama jemaah haji Malaysia seramai 282 orang menasihatkan semua jemaah haji Malaysia supaya sentiasa bergerak secara berkumpulan demi keselamatan mereka selain mematuhi arahan yang dikeluarkan oleh Tabung Haji dari semasa ke semasa.
Thu May 09 2024
Selawat, sekuntum bunga sambut jemaah pertama haji Malaysia
Sekuntum bunga, cenderamata dan minuman ringan serta selawat menjadi pembuka tirai bagi menyambut ketibaan 282 jemaah haji Malaysia musim 1445H yang tiba di hotel penginapan di Emaar Royal, Madinah pada pagi Khamis, 9 Mei 2024.
Thu May 09 2024
PRK KKB: Pusingan terakhir kempen menjelang pengundian Sabtu ini
Wartawan Umavathi Ramayah membawakan perkembangan terkini Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Kuala Kubu Baharu menjelang hari pengundian Sabtu ini.
Thu May 09 2024
Pelaksanaan parkir berbayar beri tekanan kepada peniaga
Ini pula keluhan peniaga kedai makanan dan pengundi Kuala Kubu Baharu berhubung pelaksanaan parkir berbayar di sekitar Jalan Mat Kilau, Hulu Selangor.
Thu May 09 2024
Polis ekstrak cap jari suspek, tiada tangkapan baharu
Polis sedang menganalisa cap jari yang ditemukan di lokasi kejadian simbah asid membabitkan insiden pemain sayap sensasi skuad Harimau Malaya, Faisal Halim di sebuah pusat membeli-belah di Petaling Jaya pada Ahad lalu.
Thu May 09 2024
Microsoft utamakan keselamatan siber, tempatkan lebih 10,000 pakar
Microsoft utamakan keselamatan siber, tempatkan lebih 10,000 pakar
Thu May 09 2024
Hujan bom makin ganas di Genting Gaza
Serangan udara terus diperhebatkan terutamanya di kawasan tengah dan timur Rafah ketika unit infantri bersama kereta kebal Pasukan Pertahanan Israel (IDF) mula mara ke bandar paling selatan Gaza itu.
Thu May 09 2024
Lembaga Pengarah SRC kecewa gagal bawa balik pinjaman dana pelaburan dari luar negara - Saksi
Lembaga Pengarah SRC International kecewa apabila pinjaman RM3.6 bilion daripada KWAP oleh syarikat itu tidak dapat dibawa masuk dari luar negara.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI Borneo [09/05/2024] - Fadillah wakili Sarawak & Sabah | Masalah kesihatan | Empat rumah terbakar
Laporan berita padat dan ringkas dari Borneo bersama Assim Hassan
#AWANIBorneo 9 Mei 2024
Tuntut TPM dari Sabah, Ahamad Zahid perjelas peranan Fadillah Yusof
PM lawat Mutang di IJN
Ibu tunggal reda, persiapan haji musnah dalam kebakaran
#AWANInews
#AWANIBorneo 9 Mei 2024
Tuntut TPM dari Sabah, Ahamad Zahid perjelas peranan Fadillah Yusof
PM lawat Mutang di IJN
Ibu tunggal reda, persiapan haji musnah dalam kebakaran
#AWANInews
Thu May 09 2024