Can Malaysia meet its goals when it comes to diabetes? It could be challenging

The Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya lit up with blue in conjunction with World Diabetes Day in 2020. Events such as this help support and promote the awareness of diabetes. — Filepic

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are major causes of death and disability in Malaysia.

About one in five adult Malaysians are living with diabetes, one in three are living with hypertension (high blood pressure), two in five are living with high cholesterol, and nearly half are overweight or obese.