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  • SunMed Bawa Kesedaran Kesihatan Melalui Karnival Health Living 2026

    SunMed Bawa Kesedaran Kesihatan Melalui Karnival Health Living 2026

    Pusat Perubatan Sunway, Bandar Sunway (SMC) akan menganjurkan acara komuniti berasaskan kesihatan, Karnival Health Living SunMed 2026, pada Ahad, 26 April 2026, dari jam 10 pagi hingga 4 petang di Lobi Menara D, SMC. Bertemakan “Kesihatan Lebih Baik. Kehidupan Lebih Bermakna” (Better Health. Better Life), karnival ini bertujuan memupuk gaya hidup sihat, penjagaan kesihatan melalui pencegahan, dan kesejahteraan komuniti. Ia juga menyediakan peluang kepada individu dan keluarga untuk mengambil langkah praktikal meningkatkan kesihatan mereka secara menyeluruh dalam suasana menyeronokkan dan interaktif.

    Menurut data terkini, tahap kesihatan dan kesejahteraan rakyat Malaysia memerlukan perhatian serius, terutama berikutan cabaran jangka panjang penyakit tidak berjangkit (NCD) yang berpunca daripada faktor gaya hidup. Kadar obesiti kekal tinggi, dengan lebih 2.85 juta kanak-kanak berumur 5 hingga 19 tahun dijangka mengalami berat badan berlebihan atau obes menjelang 2026, selain menjejaskan lebih 32.6% orang dewasa. Peningkatan prevalens NCD seperti diabetes, penyakit kardiovaskular, dan kanser turut menjadi kebimbangan utama di negara ini.

    Selaras dengan sambutan Hari Kesihatan Sedunia pada bulan April, karnival ini bertujuan meningkatkan kesedaran rakyat Malaysia mengenai kepentingan penjagaan kesihatan melalui pencegahan, pendidikan kesihatan, dan pengamalan gaya hidup lebih sihat. Tan Mei Shin, Pengarah Kanan Pembangunan Perniagaan dan Komunikasi Korporat SMC, berkata, “Di SMC, kepentingan pesakit dan komuniti adalah teras utama setiap usaha kami. Melalui karnival tahunan ini, kami ingin memperkasakan rakyat Malaysia agar mengukuhkan imuniti, mengekalkan kecergasan fizikal, dan mengamalkan gaya hidup aktif. Kami berharap pendekatan ini memberi inspirasi kepada individu dan komuniti untuk mengutamakan kesejahteraan diri demi kehidupan lebih sihat dan bermakna.”

    Pengunjung akan berpeluang menjalani pelbagai saringan dan penilaian kesihatan yang dikendalikan oleh Pusat-Pusat Kecemerlangan SMC, termasuk Analisis Komposisi Badan, Ujian Glukosa Darah dan Kolesterol, Ujian Tekanan Darah Postural, Ujian Ketahanan Sit-to-Stand, dan banyak lagi. Selain itu, pelbagai aktiviti interaktif dan informatif akan disediakan seperti Cabaran Lightning Reflex, Cabaran Pickleball, Marketplace Hidup Sihat, reruai kesedaran kesihatan, pendengaran dan kanser, sesi kuiz, serta segmen cabutan bertuah.

    SMC baru-baru ini diiktiraf sebagai hospital terbaik di Malaysia dalam ranking Hospital Terbaik Dunia Newsweek 2026, menandakan tahun kedua berturut-turut menerima penghormatan tersebut. Hospital ini turut dinobatkan sebagai Hospital Terbaik (Hospital of the Year) buat tahun kelima berturut-turut, selain menerima anugerah Inisiatif Hospital Pintar Terbaik (Smart Hospital Initiative of the Year) di Healthcare Asia Awards 2026. Pengiktirafan ini mencerminkan komitmen berterusan hospital dalam memacu kecemerlangan klinikal serta memperkukuh reputasi global dalam keselamatan pesakit dan keberkesanan klinikal.

    Bagi mereka yang ingin menyertai acara ini, pendaftaran boleh dilakukan melalui laman web: https://sunmedcarnival2026.sunwaymedical.com/

  • KAO Malaysia Joins Forces with Universiti Malaya to Drive Innovation in Skin Health Research and Community Care

    KAO Malaysia Joins Forces with Universiti Malaya to Drive Innovation in Skin Health Research and Community Care

    KAO Malaysia and Universiti Malaya (UM) have announced the successful completion of the “Skin Protection, Life Perfection” campaign, which concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement formalises their joint commitment to advancing public health through skincare education and research.

    Through this collaboration, KAO Malaysia, via its leading skincare brand Bioré, is contributing RM50,000 in funding across two major initiatives led by Universiti Malaya. The first initiative, titled “Beautiful Change Begins with Us”, will be managed by the Universiti Malaya Community Engagement Centre (UMCares) and will focus on hygiene awareness, environmental sustainability, and mental wellness for teenagers, adults, and children. The second initiative is a research project titled “Innovative Clean Skincare Formulations for Skin Protection and Healthy Living”, which will be conducted by the Faculty of Science at Universiti Malaya. These projects are supported through KAO Malaysia’s 1% pledge, which allocates a portion of Bioré product sales to local skin health research.

    Mr. Yamazaki Hirobumi, President of KAO Malaysia, expressed that the partnership reflects KAO’s mission to create meaningful, science-driven impact beyond product innovation. He emphasised that skin protection should not be seen solely as a personal care choice but as a responsibility linked to public health. He added that the collaboration with Universiti Malaya is an important step toward benefiting communities across Malaysia.

    The MoU marks KAO Malaysia’s first academic collaboration with an educational institution in the country. By bringing together industry expertise and academic research, the partnership aims to shape skincare as a pillar of community health. What started as a public awareness campaign has now evolved into a long-term initiative with funding support from KAO Malaysia, enabling Universiti Malaya to expand community programmes and enhance research with improved equipment and resources. This partnership also supports new research and public education efforts focusing on sustainable skincare practices.

    Associate Professor ChM. Dr. Noraini Ahmad, Director of UM Community Engagement Centre (UMCares), said the collaboration is an opportunity to bridge the gap between science and society. She highlighted that the MoU opens the door to translating academic research into practical solutions, ranging from clean formulation development to initiatives that foster stronger community engagement.

    The signing ceremony took place between the President of KAO Malaysia, Mr. Yamazaki Hirobumi, and the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaya, Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman. The event was witnessed by Watsons Malaysia and further highlighted with a symbolic donation handover, marking the shared dedication of all parties toward meaningful collaboration.

    The “Skin Protection, Life Perfection” campaign, launched in May 2025 with Watsons, highlighted skin protection as a foundation of confidence. Driven by Bioré’s “Cleanse. Protect.” philosophy, the campaign combined expert education, consumer engagement, and a 1% sales donation to fund local research. Watsons supported the campaign nationwide through exclusive rewards and member perks, bringing the initiative closer to communities.

    With the MoU now in place, KAO Malaysia and Universiti Malaya are set to continue their long-term collaboration to advance skin health, support research, and enhance public education. Together, they are laying the foundation for lifelong skin wellness in Malaysia.

    For more information on KAO’s initiatives in Malaysia, visit www.kao.com/my