MMA seeks tougher sugar-control measures as diabetes cases rise

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is calling for a 30% reduction in added sugar content across manufactured food and beverages within the next five years and for the sugar tax to be expanded.

MMA president Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo said drastic measures were urgently needed as Malaysia now ranks 13th in the world—and the highest in Southeast Asia—for diabetes prevalence.