Minister says measures against rising incidence of non-communicable diseases especially important

Minister cites 19-year-old suffering heart attack as example, urges public to practice healthy lifestyles

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — In a major move to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Malaysia has officially launched the International Society on Exercise Medicine (ISEM), an initiative promoting exercise as a critical tool for prevention and intervention.