Malaysia

Many civil servants struggling with obesity, says chief sec

Promote healthy activities within agencies, ministries, says Mohd Zuki Ali.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 03 Aug 2024 1:39PM

Many civil servants struggling with obesity, says chief sec
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali says healthy activities are needed for civil servants as many are currently grappling with obesity-related problems. – Facebook pic, August 3, 2024.

HEALTHY activities are needed for civil servants as many are currently grappling with obesity-related problems, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.

He said this was crucial given that obesity rates had surpassed 50% of the population, with a significant number being civil servants in Putrajaya.

Zuki said healthy activities must be promoted at all levels in the civil service – within agencies and ministries, or on an individual basis.

“Therefore, it is essential for individuals to engage in health-promoting activities, such as running, to encourage a healthier lifestyle,” he told reporters in Putrajaya after the launch of the Putrajaya Car-free Day programme and the Civil Service Premier Assembly XIX 2024 run.

The run was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. – August 3, 2024.

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