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
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health
Socioeconomic inequalities, including income, education, housing instability, etc., pose a significant risk for poor dietary choices.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters
Mothers play an outsized role in the formation of their daughters dietary habits.
Sat Feb 24 2024
Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK
Sutekno Ahmad Belon said some of them returned to old habits because they were cast aside, treated as unworthy and hit with harsh words.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Insufficient sleep could diminish immune response to vaccines, study finds
Is it possible to boost the effectiveness of a vaccine by changing some of our behaviors or habits?
Fri Mar 17 2023
Grandma was right, music can have an influence on teen sexting habits
From Marvin Gaye to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, there are countless artists who reference sex openly in their songs.
Sun Mar 12 2023
How chefs are driving the transition to a more plant-based diet
Changing our eating habits isn't just about what we eat at home, but also what we order in restaurants.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Meat consumption shouldn't exceed two burgers a week to limit global warming
Report indicates that we must change our eating habits five times faster to prioritise healthier and more sustainable food.
Sun Oct 30 2022
#KiniNews: Government's supply bill passed, Dr M slams spending
Perikatan Nasional’s Supply (Reallocation of Appropriated Expenditure) Bill 2020 was passed this afternoon after 111 MPs voted in favour.
There are 222 MPs, which means exactly half of the MPs voted in favour of the bill.
Earlier today, when debating the Budget 2020 Reallocation Bill, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is now an opposition MP, slammed the Perikatan government’s spending habits.
There are 222 MPs, which means exactly half of the MPs voted in favour of the bill.
Earlier today, when debating the Budget 2020 Reallocation Bill, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is now an opposition MP, slammed the Perikatan government’s spending habits.
Fri Aug 12 2022
How the first COVID lockdown made us more creative
A new study claims that the pandemic forced us to rethink our habits and adapt - in other words, to be creative.
Mon May 16 2022
Ahmad Zahid's shopping spree, spending habits irrelevant to his graft case - Lawyer
Hamidi Mohd said the defence strongly objected to the use of irrelevant facts mentioned by the prosecution.
Wed Nov 24 2021
5 considerations to solve wage stagnation
According to the Ringgit Plus Financial Literacy Report 2020, Malaysians' personal financial habits are not getting improved compared to the previous years.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Skinny jeans: The story of a foretold demise
The pandemic has totally changed our fashion habits, and it has considerably changed the shape of our pants, favoring more comfortable cuts.
Sat Jun 19 2021
'Steaksism': A little more sexism with your spuds?
Author reveals more about how we eat, bringing a new perspective to our eating habits.
Sat Jun 19 2021
92-year-old Kota Bharu tailor still going strong
The saying 'old habits die hard' certainly holds true for 92-year-old tailor Che Hamat Che Pa, who feels that his day is incomplete without his needles and thread.
Mon May 10 2021
[TERKINI] Pemandu rempuh atlet kayak negara di bawah pengaruh alkohol
Pemandu kereta yang merempuh atlet kayak negara, Siti Nurul Masyitah Md Elis berada dalam keadaan mabuk menerusi ujian saringan penafasan yang dijalan pihak polis.
Wed May 15 2024
Polis tahan pemandu mabuk langgar atlet kayak hingga parah
Polis sudah menahan pemandu lelaki mabuk yang menyebabkan atlet kayak Malaysia, Siti Nurul Masyitah Elias, 22, cedera parah dalam kemalangan di Johor.
Wed May 15 2024
Ringgit mengukuh hampir 4.70, jaminan Fed tingkat harapan berhubung kadar faedah
Aliran meningkat ringgit berterusan, kembali kepada paras 4.70 berikutan jaminan Rizab Persekutuan (Fed) mengenai kadar faedah.
Wed May 15 2024
Mbappe pasti ke Real Madrid
PRESIDEN La Liga, Javier Tebas berkata, penyerang Paris Saint-Germain Kylian Mbappe akan menyertai Real Madrid musim depan.
Wed May 15 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Hari Belia Negara 2024 membuka tirai
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Wed May 15 2024
Amrin dilantik Pengerusi baharu PPZ-MAIWP
PPZ-MAIWP memaklumkan bahawa Datuk Seri Amrin Awaluddin dilantik sebagai Pengerusi PPZ-MAIWP berkuatkuasa 23 April 2024.
Wed May 15 2024
MASA gesa KPM tangani masalah kemiskinan digital
Dasar Pendidikan Digital hanya dapat mencapai matlamat dengan infrastruktur yang betul dan menangani isu berkaitan kemiskinan digital.
Wed May 15 2024
Hamas keluarkan serangan video ke atas rejim zionis
Kumpulan pejuang Hamas mengeluarkan video pada Selasa, menunjukkan serangan dilakukan ke atas kereta kebal Israel berhampiran Rafah.
Bagaimanapun, menurut Reuters, lokasi dan tarikh situasi itu dirakam tidak dapat disahkan.
Bagaimanapun, menurut Reuters, lokasi dan tarikh situasi itu dirakam tidak dapat disahkan.
Wed May 15 2024
Faisal mungkin dibenarkan pulang dua minggu lagi
PEMAIN Selangor FC, Faisal Halim berkemungkinan dibernarkan pulang dalam tempoh sekurang-kurangnya dua minggu lagi selepas keadaan kesihatannya bertambah baik.
Wed May 15 2024
Sifat 'emosi' wanita perlu dilihat sebagai satu kelebihan
Wanita seringkali dikaitkan dengan kecenderungan untuk mementingkan emosi ketika memimpin.
Namun menurut Yang Dipertua MPP Universiti Putra Malaysia Umairah Farisah Ahmad Yuzri, perkara tersebut sebaliknya boleh dilihat sebagai satu kelebihan dan bukan halangan utama untuk para wanita melibatkan diri dalam dunia kepimpinan.
Namun menurut Yang Dipertua MPP Universiti Putra Malaysia Umairah Farisah Ahmad Yuzri, perkara tersebut sebaliknya boleh dilihat sebagai satu kelebihan dan bukan halangan utama untuk para wanita melibatkan diri dalam dunia kepimpinan.
Wed May 15 2024