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242 drinks reformulated to reduce sugar under healthier choice logo initiative

242 drinks reformulated to reduce sugar under healthier choice logo initiative

Producers of sugary drinks have reformulated their products to lower sugar levels in order to avoid paying the tax, says Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function

Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function

Dr. Rosnawati Yahya reports nearly 50% of dialysis patients have diabetes, highlighting the serious health risks of high sugar intake.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, a healthcare policy research and advocacy outfit.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow at the Institute for Research and Development of Policy.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM

Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM

Although price of sugar, oil, flour and cooking oil are among the cheapest, Malaysians still feel the strain, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Aug 06 2024
One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister

One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister

Malaysia is still listed as the country with the highest prevalence of diabetes in South East Asia.
Fri Aug 02 2024
‘Kuih jongkong’ - An increasingly forgotten Perak's traditional sweet treat

‘Kuih jongkong’ - An increasingly forgotten Perak's traditional sweet treat

The ingredients for kuih jongkong include rice flour, water, sugar, salt, coconut milk, food colouring, banana leaves, and pandan leaves.
Sat Apr 06 2024
In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says

In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says

The research found more than half of Beed women who had gone to work on sugar plantations had undergone surgery to remove their uteruses.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Gutsy woman excels in farming, rakes in lucrative income

Gutsy woman excels in farming, rakes in lucrative income

Rosmarizan Mohd Bakari cultivates 50 acres of padi land in Pasir Puteh, while also starting to cultivate sugarcane near her home in Ketereh.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Sugar shortage in Labuan to be resolved by Wednesday - Armizan

Sugar shortage in Labuan to be resolved by Wednesday - Armizan

The shortage of sugar supply in Labuan is expected to be resolved by Wednesday at the latest, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Sugar supply disruption due to spike in prices in international market - Armizan

Sugar supply disruption due to spike in prices in international market - Armizan

Currently raw sugar costs has increased by 52 pct and this had resulted in an increase in production costs for local manufacturers.
Mon Nov 13 2023
What is aspartame, the 'possible carcinogen' in diet sodas, sugar-free juices?

What is aspartame, the 'possible carcinogen' in diet sodas, sugar-free juices?

Aspartame grew in popularity as a more diet-conscious consumer emerged.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Indian sugar mills export entire quota of 6.1 million tonnes

Indian sugar mills export entire quota of 6.1 million tonnes

Rally in global prices make exports attractive for mills.
Wed May 31 2023
Non-sugar sweeteners don't help reduce body fat, WHO says

Non-sugar sweeteners don't help reduce body fat, WHO says

Non-sugar sweeteners do not provide any long-term benefits for adults or children seeking to lose body fat, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a newly released guideline Monday.
Tue May 16 2023
Zip line row erupts at Rio's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain

Zip line row erupts at Rio's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain

Dozens of people protested against the construction of a 755-meter zip line that let tourists whizz down from the top of Sugarloaf.
Wed Mar 29 2023
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025