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Sugar Tax Alone Won't End Diabetes Epidemic

10 mins·07:45, 12 Sept 2024
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Sugar Tax Alone Won't End Diabetes Epidemic

10 mins
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07:45, 12 Sept 2024
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Guest: Dr Khor Swee Kheng, CEO, Angsana Health

Nearly 3.6 million Malaysians are battling diabetes, making the country the highest in Southeast Asia with this condition. In response, the government is introducing a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in Budget 2025 and will implement a grading system for sugary drinks to promote healthier choices. Dr. Khor Swee Kheng, CEO of Angsana Health shares his insights on how these measures could impact public health.

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Presenter: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar

Producer: Tun Hizami Hashim

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