Sugar Tax Alone Won't End Diabetes Epidemic
Dr Khor Swee Kheng, CEO, Angsana Health
12-Sep-24 07:45
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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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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim
Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar
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