'War' on excessive sugar to be launched soon to curb rise in NCDs, says Dzulkefly

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The data in the Central Database Hub (PADU) system is ready for the government to implement the people’s programmes including targeted subsidies at any time, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

PUTRAJAYA: A"war" against excessive consumption of sugar will be launched soon and it is aimed at preventing the rise of non-communicable diseases among Malaysians, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad

"This is similar to what is being done across Causeway, where the level of sugar in drinks is graded A, B or C. "Also, being obese and overweight carries a higher risk of developing cancer and also fatty liver," he added.

Source: Financial Digest (financialdigest.net)

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