Helping Malaysian teens beat obesity with lifestyle changes


Photos By AZLINA ABDULLAH

Muhammad Mikhail (centre) with his parents Mohd Yuzani (left) and Zaliza.

When 14-year-old Muhammad Mikhail Qaiser Mohd Yuzaini goes for his school sports day, it’s not medals or podiums that weigh most on his mind – it’s whether his size will make him stand out for all the wrong reasons.

Weighing 103kg at 169cm tall, he is clinically obese, but his story is more than just about numbers.

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