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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.

The plan allows EPF members to withdraw funds from their Akaun Sejahtera to purchase life insurance and critical illness coverage under.

Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.

Are leaders born or made? It begins with attitude, discipline, and the conscious choice to grow every day. In the #3 Merdeka Award Talk Series, Tan Sri Nazir Razak @nazir.razak, Chairman of Ikhlas Capital, and Dr. Firdausi Suffian, CEO of Invest Sabah, share their insights on what defines a true leader and why great work alone doesn’t equal leadership.

Catch the full discussion moderated by @daphneiking here: https://youtu.be/aH7Sri_ViNI?si=55dAYBFbVc19ioj8

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

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