Malaysia has the highest rate of obesity in Southeast Asia. The Global Nutrition Report 2018, released last November, has revealed that we also bear the triple burden of malnutrition – stunting, overweight and anaemia. We speak to Zalma bt Abdul Razak, Director of the Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health, to find out how Malaysia is tackling the country’s nutrition problems.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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