PERKESO pays out around RM421mil annually for sugar-related ailments like diabetes, says Steven Sim


KUALA LUMPUR: Sugar-related ailments such as diabetes are costing the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) payouts of about US$100mil (RM421mil) annually, says Steven Sim (pic).

The Human Resources Minister highlighted PERKESO's efforts in actively embarking on occupational safety and health matters, actively wanting to contribute to the prevention of workplace mishaps.

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