Healthy eating must not become a privilege


Menu RAHMAH poster displayed at food court in Subang Jaya. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

THE Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy refers to the recent statements by the Health Ministry and Agriculture and Food Security Ministry regarding the “Suku, suku, separuh” (SSS) or “Quarter, quarter, half” healthy plate model.

The Health Ministry stated that SSS risks becoming a “privilege for the few” if affordability is not addressed. In response, the Agriculture Minister said affordability of SSS is a nutrition and public health matter and is not primarily connected to local food supply issues.

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