BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Costing The Silent Threat of Obesity
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 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.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Southeast Asia rises to climate challenges: Uniting nature, technology, and collaboration at COP29
As one of the regions most exposed to climate risks, Southeast Asia faces significant economic, social and natural challenges.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Terengganu floods: Number of evacuees rises to 2,765
Kemaman is the worst-hit district with 2,584 people from 554 families housed in five PPS.
Wed Nov 20 2024
More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says in a statement, the rise documented in the study was alarming.
Sun Nov 17 2024
COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief
Antonio Guterres says time is running out to limit a destructive rise in global temperatures.
Tue Nov 12 2024
FBM KLCI rises in opening trade ahead of OPR, US election results
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI advanced 4.01 points to 1,624.71.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Christopher Reeve's children want to honour his honesty in 'Super/Man' film
The documentary explores Reeve's rise in "Superman" and his activism to find a cure for spinal cord injuries after becoming a quadriplegic.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
The tragedy is Spain's worst flood-related disaster in modern history, and meteorologists say.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Tropical storm Trami's death toll in Philippines climbs to 90, 36 missing
The death toll from tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines this week has risen to 90, with at least 36 still missing, due to massive flooding and landslides.
Sun Oct 27 2024
MOE views seriously rise in suicidal thoughts, ‘Barcode' trend among students
The 'barcode' trend involves students cutting their arms with sharp objects, falsely believing it helps them cope with depression.
Wed Oct 23 2024
AWANI Tonight: Can hike in sugar tax drive Malaysians to cut back?
With the government planning to hike the excise duty on sugary drinks from January 1st, Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh from UKM discusses the need for such measures to mitigate the rise of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Malaysia’s trade records 10.2 per cent jump, exceeds RM2 trillion mark in first nine months of 2024
According to the World Trade Organisation's forecast, Asia's exports are expected to rise by 7.4 per cent in 2024.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Kenya confirms first mpox death as cases rise to 13
Kenya confirms its first mpox death, as cases of the disease in the country continue to rise.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Ringgit rises against US dollar on Budget 2025 outlook
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said attention on Friday's budget announcement would drive market sentiment this week.
Mon Oct 14 2024