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ISIS Malaysia's Farah Nabilah Abdul Rahman calls for clearer categorising of gig work sectors to enable better protection and regulations.

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.

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.

As ASEAN Chair for 2025, Malaysia will prioritise climate change as a key regional agenda, aligned with the theme of 'inclusivity and sustainability,' said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmen

Carbon trading helps rich nations cut emissions while aiding poorer nations' green energy efforts and climate resilience.

As one of the regions most exposed to climate risks, Southeast Asia faces significant economic, social and natural challenges.

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Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution says Smart Q system, using IoT and Airport Quality of Service tech, achieves target of short waiting period.

Wetlands hold huge stores of carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes.

Participants of COP29 highlights the importance of amplifying womens voices and initiatives for more effective global climate action.

The companies claim that UMNO knew, or ought to have known, that the money belongs to SRC and that UMNO had no basis to receive the funds.

Troops of macaques had taken over buildings, often confronting residents, stealing food and causing accidents.

Datuk Mohamad Alamin says the government found the reference documents reviewed touch on claims to the Malaysian state of Sabah in Borneo.