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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.

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Malaysia’s GLICs hold combined AUM valued at over RM1.8 trillion, roughly the size of Malaysia’s nominal GDP

Following the enactment of the Audit (amendment) Bill, which took effect on 1st November, the Auditor-General now holds the authority to audit the accounts of 1,856 entities, including GLCs.

If audits uncover just RM1 million in savings per company, the total could reach RM2 billion - resources that can be allocated towards transforming Malaysians’ lives for the better.

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on transparency and accountability for GLCs and GLICs to identify underperforming entities and improve Malaysia's overall economic landscape.

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