Nearly 30% of kids in M'sia have stunted growth due to unhealthy diet, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost 30% of young children in Malaysia suffer from stunted growth caused by "unhealthy diets" from both ends of the financial spectrum, says the Health Ministry.

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said 29.7% of children within daycare age (zero to four years old) had or are currently suffering from stunted growth, according to ministry's data from the last five years.