Five ways Indonesia is tackling under-nutrition in children
Stunting is a major problem in Indonesia, but one municipality is hoping to eliminate it in 2024.
Sun Mar 03 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Battle against the unseen enemy of childhood stunting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51685797394_Taska.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Battle against the unseen enemy of childhood stunting")
[COLUMNIST] Battle against the unseen enemy of childhood stunting
Malaysia has not made any headway in meeting the target for stunting over the last 20 years.
Wed Dec 20 2023
How to reverse rising child stunting in Malaysia?
According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey, stunting among Malaysian children increased from 17% in 2015 to 21.8% in 2019.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Strategic plan to prevent stunting in children approved
The Special Committee to Combat Double Burden of Malnutrition Among Children in Malaysia approved the 2022-2030 National Strategic Plan to Address the Problem of Stunting in Children.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Stunting: The kids aren't just short
One in every five Malaysian children is stunted - and Malaysians need to pay attention.
Sat May 14 2022
Kanak-kanak Malaysia lebih terbantut berbanding di Gaza
Kadar kebantutan dalam kalangan kanak-kanak negara ini berada pada 20.7 peratus, lebih tinggi daripada kadar 7.4 peratus di Tebing Barat dan Gaza yang seringkali melalui konflik keganasan.
Wed May 29 2019
Difficulty in securing loans among factors stunting economic growth of Bumiputeras
Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) President Datuk Dr Syed Ali Alattas said this also led to Bumiputera economy becoming stagnant.
Thu Mar 02 2017
UN: North Korea produces more food, but malnutrition persists
North Korea has increased food production for a third straight year, but malnutrition remains widespread, UN agencies say.
Fri Nov 29 2013