Healthcare Today, Kuala Lumpur (2026)

27/01/2026

Retirement is often misunderstood as the final chapter of life — a time to slow down, step aside, and quietly fade into the background. But what if retirement is not an ending at all?

In this video, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Chairman and Founder of the Alliance for a Safe Community, challenges the outdated idea of retirement during his keynote address at the Supporting Mental Well-being Together: Rewirement, Not Retirement conference. He reminds us that retirement should not mean retiring from life, but rather rewiring it.

With longer life expectancy and richer life experience, today’s seniors have the opportunity to redefine purpose, dignity and contribution beyond the age of 60. From lifelong learning and volunteerism to entrepreneurship, community engagement and staying physically active, retirement can be a powerful season of renewal and meaning.

This video explores how seniors can remain relevant, valued and fulfilled — not by earning more, but by making their years count. It is a message of hope, empowerment and renewed purpose for retirees, families and society as a whole.

Because retirement is not a retreat.
It is a new beginning.

👉 Watch, reflect, and be inspired to reimagine life after retirement.

https://youtu.be/slKUyQF0oA4

Retirement is often misunderstood as the final chapter of life — a time to slow down, step aside, and quietly fade into the background. But what if retiremen...

26/01/2026

Why life after 60 can be a powerful beginning, not a quiet ending

http://healthcaretoday.com.my/rewirement-not-retirement-redefining-purpose-dignity-and-joy-in-later-life.html

For far too long, society has framed retirement as a slow fade into the background. A polite stepping aside. A gradual disengagement from relevance, contribution and purpose. For many seniors, the so-called “golden years” are wrongly portrayed as a time t

26/01/2026

Where fitness meets culture, recovery becomes status, and wellness feels human

http://healthcaretoday.com.my/the-future-of-health-wellness-ogilvy-malaysias-cultural-read-on-whats-next.html

Ogilvy Malaysia

Wellness in Malaysia is not slowing down. It is growing up. It is shedding its guilt, rigidity and exclusivity, and stepping into something more social, communal, joyful, and distinctly Malaysian. This Future of Health & Wellness report by Ogilvy Malaysia

20/01/2026

When it comes to weight loss, the problem isn’t your stomach — it’s your brain.

In part 2 of this talk, Professor Emeritus Professor Dr Chan Siew Pheng explains why eating behavior is regulated by multiple centers in the brain, not willpower alone. She breaks down the science behind homeostatic eating (eating in response to true hunger for survival), hedonic eating (eating for pleasure), and the brain’s self-regulation system that influences decision-making around food.

The challenge begins when weight loss triggers the body’s natural defense mechanisms. As people eat less and move more, they may initially lose weight — but the body responds by slowing metabolism, increasing hunger, and reducing feelings of fullness. In effect, the body actively works to regain lost weight, which explains why many people experience frustration and repeated cycles of weight regain.

Professor Dr Chan outlines how modern clinical guidelines approach obesity as a chronic disease, emphasizing that medications must always be used alongside lifestyle changes such as diet and physical activity. Treatment is not a shortcut, but a medical tool to support long-term health.

The talk also explores the role of high-dose semaglutide, explaining how it differs from lower-dose formulations and why it carries strong clinical trial evidence. Studies show significant, sustained weight loss — in some cases comparable to bariatric surgery — without the need for invasive procedures.

Importantly, clinical trials demonstrate that this treatment leads to greater fat loss with less muscle loss, addressing concerns about weakness and functional decline. Reductions in visceral fat, particularly around the abdomen, translate into meaningful improvements in blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and cardiovascular risk.

Beyond the scale, Professor Dr Chan highlights how weight management today is measured by health outcomes, not just pounds or kilograms lost. Large clinical trials, including cardiovascular outcome studies, show reduced risks of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death — even in patients without diabetes.

This session offers a science-based perspective on why weight loss is so difficult, how the body resists change, and how modern obesity care is evolving toward compassionate, evidence-driven treatment.

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When it comes to weight loss, the problem isn’t your stomach — it’s your brain.In part 2 of this talk, Professor Emeritus Professor Dr Chan Siew Pheng explai...

20/01/2026

Obesity is not a personal failure — it is a chronic disease shaped by biology, environment, and physiology. In this public talk, Professor Emeritus Professor Dr Chan Siew Pheng, Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist, explains why obesity should be approached with science and compassion, not stigma.

She introduces the respectful term People With Obesity (PWO) and highlights Malaysia’s growing health challenge, where many individuals live with the “3 plus 1” combination of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity — all in the same person.

Drawing from Ministry of Health data, Professor Dr Chan outlines how rates of overweight and obesity in Malaysia have risen from 40% to over 50% in just over a decade. She explains how obesity is diagnosed using BMI and waist circumference, and why Asian populations require lower BMI cut-off points due to higher risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease at lower body weights.

The talk also explores findings from the ACTION Malaysia study, revealing widespread awareness of obesity’s health impact — yet persistent blame, stigma, and lack of effective treatment. Many people regain lost weight due to biological defence mechanisms that slow metabolism, increase hunger, and drive cravings.

Professor Dr Chan explains how eating behavior is regulated by the brain through homeostatic eating (hunger), hedonic eating (pleasure), and self-regulation — and why the body actively fights weight loss, leading to frustration and yo-yo dieting.

This session offers a clear, evidence-based perspective on obesity as a medical condition, not a character flaw, and why long-term management requires understanding biology, not just willpower.

https://youtu.be/hIO0bz21vm8

Obesity is not a personal failure — it is a chronic disease shaped by biology, environment, and physiology. In this public talk, Professor Emeritus Professor...

20/01/2026

Beyond the scale: fat loss, muscle preservation, and meaningful metabolic health improvements

http://healthcaretoday.com.my/rethinking-obesity-as-a-chronic-disease-through-science-compassion-and-medical-advances.html

Obesity is no longer a topic that can be discussed casually or judgmentally. As medical understanding evolves, so too must the language, attitudes, and strategies used to address it. One of the most important shifts begins with how we speak about the c

16/01/2026

Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is a once-weekly injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist that works by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 released by the gut after eating. This mechanism targets specific areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation, helping to reduce hunger, cravings, and what many patients describe as persistent “food noise.”

http://healthcaretoday.com.my/novo-nordisk-launches-wegovy-to-combat-obesity-and-cardiovascular-risk.html

Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is a once-weekly injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist that works by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 released by the gut after eating. This mechanism targets specific areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation, helping

14/01/2026

A practical science-backed guide to reversing age promoters and extending healthy lifespan

http://healthcaretoday.com.my/aging-smarter-how-inflammation-metabolism-hormones-decide-longevity-and-health.html

Kheng Kien Soo

What is the route to successful aging? How do we age without sickness and make aging an advantage? If we want to go deeper than making just a few changes, we have to counterattack the most common things that age us. By prolonging a healthy life span, w

13/01/2026

Independence drives reluctance among nearly 60% of next-generation family business heirs

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/survey-reveals-malaysians-struggle-with-legacy-preservation-as-family-succession-lags.html

A new survey reveals that families across Asia are navigating a pivotal moment in legacy planning and family business succession. In Malaysia, only 34% of respondents have a fully developed succession plan, leaving two thirds underprepared.

12/01/2026

Dermatologist-formulated scalp care clinically reduces discomfort and flaking within three days

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/suu-balm-expands-range-with-new-scalp-and-hair-conditioner.html

Dermatologist-formulated to address the underlying causes of scalp discomfort, the range is clinically proven to reduce scalp flaking within just three days.

12/01/2026

Lithuania study reveals lasting pandemic effects on nutrition, exercise, supplement behaviors

https://healthcaretoday.com.my/how-covid-19-permanently-shifted-diet-supplements-physical-activity-and-health-priorities-worldwide.html

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped everyday health behaviors around the world, altering how people eat, move, and seek to protect their health – often in the absence of clear, evidence-based guidance. At the same time, sports clubs closed, and people spent mo

09/01/2026

Burnout, emotional distress, and depression often go unnoticed — until productivity drops, deadlines are missed, and relationships at work begin to strain.

In Part 6 of this 6-part panel discussion, experts explore how financial stress, blurred work-life boundaries, and modern workplace culture quietly erode mental health — and what individuals, employers, and leaders can do to reverse the trend.

Recorded at the Mental Health Experiential Conference – Advancing Psychosocial Wellbeing for Occupational Safety & Health Across ASEAN, this final session brings together insights on early warning signs, family impact, financial literacy, and policy-driven workplace change.

Key themes discussed:
- How burnout and depression often remain invisible until work performance declines
- Early behavioural warning signs: isolation, anger, disengagement, and withdrawal
- How financial stress intersects with family breakdown and migration for work
- Why young people need stronger problem-solving and decision-making skills
- A simple step-by-step framework to manage financial and life challenges
- The importance of learning, unlearning, and seeking professional help
- How unresolved financial stress continues to compromise mental health
- Why 24/7 connectivity, emails, and WhatsApp messages worsen burnout
- The role of clear organizational policies in protecting mental wellbeing
- Practical examples of workplace boundaries that actually work

Dr Nurashikin Ibrahim, Director of the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health at the Ministry of Health, emphasizes that mental health challenges rarely stem from one issue alone. When financial stress remains unresolved, emotional wellbeing continues to suffer — regardless of how much support is offered elsewhere.

Rajeswari Karupiah Deputy Chairman National Wage Negotiation Council (MPGN) also highlights how small, intentional policy changes — such as limiting after-hours communication, reducing unnecessary group chats, and protecting weekends — can significantly lower workplace stress.

The message is clear: change does not always start at the top. When individuals and departments model healthier boundaries, culture shifts follow.

Watch till the end for a thoughtful conclusion on building healthier, more humane workplaces — for today and the future.

Subscribe for the full series on money, mental health, and fair work across ASEAN.

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