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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Malaysia are a growing burden on the health system, with a number of associated health issues and economic costs.

The annual cost of healthcare for NCDs is estimated to be over RM 9.65 billion. Meanwhile, the cost of disability and loss of healthy life years is estimated to be around RM 100.79 billion. Absenteeism due to NCDs is estimated to cost the Malaysian economy RM 2.6 billion annually.

From the common NCDs, obesity is one of THE most significant health threats, with nearly 20% of the Malaysian population currently classified as obese.

Additionally, more than half of all adults (54%) are overweight or obese. According to the World Obesity Atlas, this figure could rise to 41% in Malaysia by 2035, if preventive action is not taken.

Niaga Spotlight focuses on immediate strategies to address this growing silent threat of Obesity, which also burdens the national healthcare system as well as national productivity levels with significant impacts and costs.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.

The three-day 2TM programme will also feature a showcase of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) exhibitions.

Also in focus will be steps taken by Kuala Lumpur City Hall to mitigate and prevent flash floods in the city.

According to MOHE, the carnival will also provide career counselling services to help enhance success rates during interview sessions.

Investors could also benefit from joint offerors' resources and vision for sustainable growth, making the proposal attractive, CIMB says.

Leadership is not just about giving orders, it also includes embracing feedback. Together with the esteemed panelists of the 2024 Merdeka Award Talk Series #3, Tan Sri Nazir Razak @nazir.razak; Chairman of Ikhlas Capital and Dr Firdausi Suffian; CEO of Invest Sabah, we discuss on how as a leader you still need to listen and work together with the team to meet your vision as well as your goals.

Watch the full conversation moderated by @daphneiking at https://youtu.be/aH7Sri_ViNI?si=55dAYBFbVc19ioj8

KPKT is also working on upgrading 16 BMW public toilets to smart toilets, known as BMW-i toilets.

TikTok has also expressed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's efforts as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, he added.

APEC has been at the forefront of shaping regional economic integration and cooperation for over three decades. Amidst challenges like the global pandemic, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and economic transitions, APEC has played a pivotal role in driving collaboration among its 21 member economies. 

At the heart of these efforts over the past five years has been Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, a trailblazing Malaysian leader, who has served as the Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat since 2019. 

Dr. Sta Maria’s leadership has not only steered the organization through turbulent global shifts but has also strengthened the focus on inclusion, digitalization, and sustainable growth within the APEC framework. As she enters the final year of her second term, this moment is especially significant in reflecting on her legacy and contributions.

Electric vehicles of all forms including PHEVs should also be looked upon as a solution, says Deputy MITI Minister Liew Chin Tong.

As gatekeeper to the president, Susie Wiles will also be the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff.

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the size of the homes is also increased from 660 square feet to 680 square feet.

It’s Election Day in the US, and swing state Michigan is in the spotlight. Michigan has the country’s largest proportion of Arab-Americans, and was once a Democratic stronghold. But frustrations over America’s support for Israel in its war on Gaza, means that in Michigan, the race between Kamala Herris and Donald Trump is impossibly close. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Saeed Khan, Founding member of the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. He’s also an associate professor of Near Eastern and Asian Studies at Wayne State University.

It’s Election Day in the US, and swing state Michigan is in the spotlight. Michigan has the country’s largest proportion of Arab-Americans, and was once a Democratic stronghold. But frustrations over America’s support for Israel in its war on Gaza, means that in Michigan, the race between Kamala Herris and Donald Trump is impossibly close. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Hayg Oshagan, Founder and Director of New Michigan Media. He’s also an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Wayne State University.