Malaysian Obesity Society

26/05/2026

Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha from the Malaysian Obesity Society.

May this meaningful occasion inspire compassion, gratitude, sacrifice, and togetherness. Wishing all celebrating a blessed Aidiladha filled with peace, good health, and cherished moments with loved ones.

11/05/2026

Obesiti bukan sekadar isu individu, gaya hidup atau pilihan peribadi. Ia berkait rapat dengan persekitaran makanan, kemampuan ekonomi, reka bentuk bandar, pendidikan, pemasaran, akses kepada perkhidmatan kesihatan, serta peluang untuk hidup sihat.

𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻:
𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗿 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝗶𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗸𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗳

11 Mei 2026 | 9.45 pagi
Bandar Sunway

Pagi ini saya hadir sebagai expert / KOL dalam 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱: 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘢.

Bengkel ini merupakan kesinambungan kepada kolaborasi penyelidikan antara University College London dan Monash University Malaysia. Bengkel ini dilaksanakan untuk meneliti sejauh mana aspek 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 diiktiraf dan diterapkan dalam penggubalan dasar berkaitan obesiti di Malaysia.

Seramai kira-kira 25 orang peserta hadir, mewakili pelbagai sektor dan kepakaran; Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, badan bukan kerajaan, think tank, pengamal klinikal, ahli akademik dan sektor swasta.

Perbincangan sangat bermakna kerana obesiti bukan sekadar isu individu, gaya hidup atau pilihan peribadi. Ia berkait rapat dengan persekitaran makanan, kemampuan ekonomi, reka bentuk bandar, pendidikan, pemasaran, akses kepada perkhidmatan kesihatan, serta peluang untuk hidup sihat.

Dalam konteks ini, 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 menjadi sangat penting.

Kejayaan dasar obesiti bukan sekadar diukur melalui keberkesanan intervensi, tetapi juga pada tahap keadilan akses dan impaknya kepada masyarakat.

Kerana persoalan sebenar bukan hanya:

* Apa yang berkesan?”

Tetapi soalan yang lebih inklusif adalah;
“Untuk siapa ia berkesan?”
"Siapa yang masih tertinggal?”
"Adakah jurang kesihatan semakin mengecil, atau semakin melebar?”

Bengkel hari ini memberi ruang untuk meneliti dapatan awal penyelidikan, memberi maklum balas, dan yang lebih penting, membangunkan cadangan konkrit bagi memperkukuh pertimbangan ekuiti dalam dasar obesiti negara.

Saya gembira melihat ramai rakan-rakan yang telah lama bekerja dalam bidang ini hadir bersama - daripada perspektif kesihatan awam, klinikal, akademik, komuniti, polisi dan pelaksanaan.

Perbincangan seperti ini penting kerana obesiti memerlukan pendekatan menyeluruh. Ia tidak boleh diselesaikan oleh sektor kesihatan semata-mata.

Kita memerlukan dasar yang lebih adil, lebih berpaksikan konteks kehidupan sebenar masyarakat, dan lebih berani menangani punca struktur yang membentuk risiko obesiti.

𝘈 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦.

Semoga dapatan dan cadangan daripada bengkel ini dapat diterjemahkan kepada tindakan dasar yang lebih inklusif, praktikal dan memberi impak sebenar kepada rakyat.

07/05/2026

Childhood Obesity Webinar by World Obesity Federation

Early-life prevention can shape lifelong health outcomes.

Join us during the World Health Assembly for a hybrid event on preventing childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes through stronger leadership, coordinated policy action and systems-based prevention.

Together with global partners, we’ll explore:
🔹New evidence on childhood obesity trends
🔹Policy action across schools, food systems and health systems
🔹Life-course approaches to prevention and care

📅 19 May
🕕 18:00–20:00 CEST
📍 Geneva + online

Register to join online: https://www.worldobesity.org/training-and-events/events/preventing-childhood-obesity-and-type-2-diabetes-advancing-leadership-for-sustainable-impact/

17/04/2026

Photos are up!

Attention to all attendees of the 2nd National Obesity Scientific Conference, the official conference photos are now uploaded on our official website.

Please check your emails for the PIN number to download your photos.

Don't forget to tag us!

https://myosconference.com/image-gallery

12/04/2026

With that, the 2nd National Obesity Scientific Conference has come to a close. Over 2 days, we witnessed a convergence of more than 400 like-minded healthcare and allied healthcare professionals, generating the conversations on obesity in the Malaysian setting, alongside the updates on cutting-edge advances in the field presented by global and regional experts.

We are extremely encouraged with the strong attendance throughout the event, proving that the Malaysian healthcare fraternity is passionate in advancing the agenda of obesity as the Number 1 health issue plaguing our country.

We hope that the sessions have been useful and all the attendees had benefited from the conference. More importantly, we hope that the message spreads far and wide beyond the walls of our conference: that obesity is critical national public health issue, with far-reaching and long-lasting implications. It needs decisive, comprehensive and whole-of-society interventions.

The science is clear: obesity is not the failure of the individual, it is a it is a chronic disease that occurs due to a complex combination of factors. Evidence-based approaches for treatment are well established. We need commitments that ensure the interventions are accessible and sustainable. Let's keep the conversation going and bring this to the wider public consciousness and important stakeholders!

The NOSC organizing committee and MYOS council would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees for the strong show of support throughout the conference. We apologize for any shortcomings and sincerely appreciate any feedback. Official conference photos will be uploaded in due time on the conference website so stay tuned!

We have many more plans lined up and we hope to see you at our future events!

20/03/2026

May this blessed season bring happiness, togetherness, and continued well-being.
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin from all of us at MYOS.

12/03/2026

29 DAYS!

The countdown to starts now. Breaking barriers begins with bold conversations, inclusive thinking, and action that opens the door to better care for all. This is where access starts, and where equity is put into action—bringing global and national perspectives together to shape a more inclusive future.

MyOS's Vice President Dr. Teoh Soo Huat will chair the session featuring esteemed speaker Dr Mark Mellor, Specialist General Practitioner | Obesity & Metabolic Health Doctor.

04/03/2026

This year, World Obesity Day falls during the season of Ramadhan — a time for reflection and renewed commitment to wellbeing.

More than half of Malaysians are living with overweight or obesity, and the impact is increasingly seen among younger generations.

Obesity is a chronic disease that continues to rise in Malaysia, affecting the health of individuals, families and communities. Addressing obesity requires a comprehensive approach: early prevention, evidence-based treatment, supportive environments for healthy living, and sustained efforts to reduce stigma faced by people living with obesity.

Together, let us take this season as an opportunity to renew our commitment to better health for all.

There are 8 billion reasons to act on obesity, and zero excuses not to. We must all act now and act decisively for our collective future!

03/03/2026

World Obesity Day falls on 4 March every year. This year, the theme is: 8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity.

Our council members: Dr Nalini Selveindran and Dr Ruben Ramakrishnan joined Astro Awani this morning to discuss the Malaysian situation, with a particular focus on the growing challenge of childhood obesity.

More than half of our population are already overweight or obese— and our children are not spared. They are our future. If we do not act now, and act decisively, the burden will only escalate.

There are already 8 Billion reasons to act. What are we waiting for?

https://www.astroawani.com/video/obesiti-tahap-2-dikesan-seawal-usia-sekolah-rendah