00:00A recent finding by the Social Security Organization that nearly 6 in 10 workers are overweight or obese
00:07has triggered concern among employers and renewed calls from labor groups for better work-life balance.
00:14Malaysian Employers' Federation President Said Hussein Said Husman said the situation could have a negative impact on productivity
00:22if employees are unable to function optimally at work as a result of fatigue, stress, and other health problems linked
00:30to their weight.
00:32Last week, Cairo Fidao's Akbar Khan said 59.2% of workers screened under a perqueso health program between 2023
00:41and 2025 were overweight or obese,
00:44while many also suffered from diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, particularly those aged 40 to 59.
00:53Pointing out that many companies lack the capacity to invest in employee health programs,
00:58Said Hussein urged the government to provide tax breaks or other financial incentives to help employers implement wellness initiatives.
01:06Meanwhile, N. Gopal Kishnam of the National Union of Transport, Equipment, and Allied Industry Workers said the oversupply of labor,
01:15including foreign workers, is suppressing wages, forcing many people to work overtime or take on second and third.
01:22jobs because their basic salaries are insufficient to cover living expenses.
01:27Hanyu Zhou, FMT.
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