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
Zii Jia secures spot in BWF World Tour Finals
This will be Lee Zii Jia's third appearance at the season-ending tournament, following the 2020 and 2021 editions.
Thu Nov 21 2024
YouTube Music 2024 Recap kini boleh diakses
Recap adalah jawapan YouTube kepada Apple Music Replay dan Spotify Wrapped yang merumuskan aktiviti pendengaran pengguna sepanjang tahun.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Niaga Spotlight: Urban Redevelopment: Balancing Interests of Rakyat & Developers
The Urban Redevelopment Act (URA) is a proposed law that aims to revitalise cities by improving infrastructure, urban living quality, and the safety of older buildings in Malaysia.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is working with various agencies, including the Attorney General's Chamber, to draft the URA to be tabled in Parliament by 2025.
Niaga Spotlight features Datuk Chang Kim Loong
Honorary Secretary General, National House Buyers Association (HBA) Malaysia and Saleha Yusoff
Executive Director and Regional Head of Research & Consulting, Nawawi Tie Property Consultants in a panel discussion which aims to balance Rakyat’s housing interests and home buyers rights with government and developers’ vision for sustainable urban renewal.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is working with various agencies, including the Attorney General's Chamber, to draft the URA to be tabled in Parliament by 2025.
Niaga Spotlight features Datuk Chang Kim Loong
Honorary Secretary General, National House Buyers Association (HBA) Malaysia and Saleha Yusoff
Executive Director and Regional Head of Research & Consulting, Nawawi Tie Property Consultants in a panel discussion which aims to balance Rakyat’s housing interests and home buyers rights with government and developers’ vision for sustainable urban renewal.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Share To TikTok mudahkan perkongsian muzik daripada Apple Music dan Spotify
Pengguna boleh melakukan pilihan untuk berkongsi muzik, album dan senarai main ke susur masa menerusi Photo Mode atau mod skrin hijau.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: GLC, GLIC Investments - Transparency and Accountability
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.
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.
Fri Nov 08 2024
FashionValet scandal: MACC spot suspicious transactions
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found several suspicious transactions in an investigation into investment losses of RM43.9 million in FashionValet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet).
Thu Nov 07 2024
Consider This: 2024 US Election (Part 1) — Gaza and the Ballot
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.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Consider This: 2024 US Election (Part 2) — Gaza and the Ballot
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.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Niaga Spotlight: Revolutionising parenthood via technology
The parenting technology market in Southeast Asia reached approximately MYR 30 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 8% to 10%
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features tech-driven market innovation in parenting with Petrina Goh, Founder and CEO, Nuren Group - the largest women’s community and e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Malaysia's leading parenting platform.
Within a decade, Nuren Group has built a robust ecosystem that combines e-commerce, community building, and AI-driven solutions, serving over 5,000 merchants and 5 million active users. All this has helped generate RM50 million revenue in just the last 3 years.
Nuren Group is the first start-up company under Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV), a subsidiary of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated) [MOF (Inc)] Venture Debt programme to be listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), which sets them on a path for global expansion.
Petrina Goh discusses the impact of innovative business models, empowering women through technology and how technological advancements are shaping Parenting Technology through a focus on localisation, innovation and user-centric design.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features tech-driven market innovation in parenting with Petrina Goh, Founder and CEO, Nuren Group - the largest women’s community and e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Malaysia's leading parenting platform.
Within a decade, Nuren Group has built a robust ecosystem that combines e-commerce, community building, and AI-driven solutions, serving over 5,000 merchants and 5 million active users. All this has helped generate RM50 million revenue in just the last 3 years.
Nuren Group is the first start-up company under Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV), a subsidiary of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated) [MOF (Inc)] Venture Debt programme to be listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), which sets them on a path for global expansion.
Petrina Goh discusses the impact of innovative business models, empowering women through technology and how technological advancements are shaping Parenting Technology through a focus on localisation, innovation and user-centric design.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Soccer - Caicedo's strike ruins Man United's celebrations in 1-1 draw with Chelsea
With the draw, Manchester United climbs one spot in the table to 13th after 10 games.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Niaga Spotlight with Tehmina Kaoosji: Budget 2025 highlights
Niaga Spotlight Budget 2025 Highlights focuses on tax incentives, subsidies and the Oil & Gas industry. Lavindran Sandragasu, Tax Partner, PwC Malaysia discusses how Budget 2025 allocations will impact and shape the year ahead for the Rakyat and key sectors.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Healthcare — Caring About Cancer
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.
Wed Oct 23 2024
AWANI Global: Azerbaijan | Spotlight on COP29 and ASEAN relations
Ahead of the highly anticipated COP29, Fuad R. Muradov, Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora shares the country’s path to #COP29 and strengthening Azerbaijan-ASEAN relations in the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Ernie Zakri hiasi papan iklan Times Square buat kali kedua
Pengiktirafan berprestij ini datang dari EQUAL Spotify, satu inisiatif global yang meraikan artis wanita berbakat dari seluruh dunia.
Sat Oct 19 2024