Malaysian Obesity Society

29/07/2025

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Kupasan isu obesiti bersama pakar perubatan dan dietetik — dari definisi klinikal, faktor penyumbang, rawatan moden, hingga cabaran stigma dan peranan masyar...

18/07/2025

Obesity is a complex health issue that affects millions and contributes to a wide range of chronic diseases. In this podcast episode, we discuss the causes of obesity, its impact on overall health, and what can be done to combat it through sustainable lifestyle changes and supportive healthcare systems.

Moderated by Dr. Eishah Adawiyah, Medical Officer at the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), the conversation brings together two health professionals from different fields to offer a well-rounded perspective. Panelists include, Mohamad ‘Ariff Fahmi bin Ahmad Zawawi, Family Medicine Specialist from the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) and Ng Kar Foo, Dietitian at ParkCity Medical Centre.

Obesity is a complex health issue that affects millions and contributes to a wide range of chronic diseases. In this podcast episode, we discuss the causes o...

16/07/2025

Calling for systemic change to manage obesity!

For years, people living with obesity have been given the same basic advice: eat less, move more.

14/07/2025

Obesity & Aging

A recent article published in JAMA Network Open highlighted that long-term obesity accelerates biological ageing in young adults.

The multiple-events case-control study show that long-term obesity was associated with the expression of biochemical aging markers in adults aged 28 to 31 years old.

This was showed by epigenetic alterations, telomere attrition, chronic inflammation, impaired nutrient sensing, mitochondrial stress, and compromised intercellular communication.

This is a call for early prevention and sustained weight amangement to protect healthy aging!

05/07/2025

Weight-focused policies on improving employee health can be a double-edged sword. While well-intentioned, they risk reinforcing weight stigma and cause more harm than good.

Read our full statement here:

https://www.myos.org.my/myos/view-news?id=6869b3f7fedbdd19685bb4d3

25/06/2025

What an amazing week for agenda in Malaysia! Here's a recap.

1.13th June 2025: Advisory Board - Responding to the Rising Challenge of Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Syndrome in Malaysia

Congratulations to The Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy for a organising a roundtable on CRM that gathered Professors and Consultants accross the CRM domain. MyOS was represented by the President Prof Rohana, council members Quan Hziung and Ariff Fahmi.

⁠2. 16th and 17th June 2025: Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Selangor Bengkel Pembentukan Modul Pengurusan Berat Badan Bersepadu.

MyOS is greatful to support the workshop with two speakers on Obesity & Mental health Health (Prof Ahmad Hatim UM) and Gut Hormones & Pharmacotherapy (Prof Rohana).

3.⁠ ⁠18th June 2025: Jabatan Kesihatan WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya Diabetes Masterclass that featured Dr Wong Ping Foo (FMS & MyOS pioneering council member) who speak on CRM and Dr Ariff Fahmi who discussed obesity management for patient living with diabetes.

4.⁠ ⁠20th June 2025: National Cancer Congress Malaysia by National Cancer Society Malaysia

In his keynote speech, Dr Rabindra Abeyasinghe, WHO Representative Malaysia Brunei Darussalam & Singapore, stressed that obesity is major risk factor for cancer. And, Dr Reynu Rajan discussed "Obesity & Cancer: Are We Doing Enough to Destigmatise Obesity Treatment?"

5.⁠ ⁠21st June 2025: Malaysian Medical Association Congress at Royale Chulan.

MyOS Vice President Teoh Soo Huat shared an innovative approach to hunger and craving, with support from iNova Pharmaceuticals.

6.⁠ ⁠21st June 2025: Malaysian Dietitian Association Congress 2025 at Berjaya Times Square. MyOS was grateful for the collaboration with MDA to organise a symposium on the Foundation of Obesity Management,Role of Anti-Obesity Medication and its role as Adjunct to Bariatric Surgery. Prof Barkatun Nisa is MDA President and MyOS Secretary.

06/06/2025

Too often, people living with obesity face blame instead of support. But blame isn’t a treatment plan.
True progress happens when patients and healthcare professionals move forward together, with empathy and evidence guiding the way.
Let’s shift the narrative directing towards care, not criticism.

06/06/2025

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at MYOS 🌙

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Eid.
May this special time bring you rest, strength, and good health.

As we celebrate with our loved ones, let’s also take a moment to care for our bodies—eat mindfully, stay active when you can, and drink enough water. A little balance goes a long way, even during festive seasons.

💚 Want to be part of something meaningful?
Join us at the Malaysian Obesity Society (MYOS) and help us make a difference in how obesity is understood and managed in Malaysia.
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I’m all ears!

MYOS council 2025-2027

20/05/2025

Dear members,
We’re thrilled to share that MyOS is partnering with MEMS to co-host a Joint Symposium on Obesity Care as part of the MEMS Annual Congress 2025, happening on Friday, 23 May 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Hilton / Le Meridien, Kuala Lumpur.

Join us for an insightful session featuring a distinguished lineup of speakers:
🌟 Prof. Rohana Abdul Ghani – President of MyOS
🌟 Prof. Barakatun Nisak – Honorary Secretary of MyOS
🌟 Dr. Tham Kwang Wei – President of the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity (SASO)
🌟 Prof. Rahmattullah Khan – Renowned Professor of Psychology

They’ll be covering comprehensive and up-to-date topics on obesity care—not to be missed!

✨ Plus, be part of a special moment as we officially launch the Whitepaper on Obesity Care in Malaysia during the symposium.

📍 Mark your calendars—we look forward to seeing you there!

30/03/2025

Selamat Hari Raya everyone!!! 🌹🌹🌹

27/03/2025

Important message to get accross our society!

Endocrinologists advise parents to treat obesity in children/teens seriously, warning of serious health complications like diabetes, hypertension, kidney issues, etc. Children living with obesity aren't cute and adolescents living with obesity are not okay.

09/03/2025

Changing systems for healthier lives