Malaysian Society for World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health

28/04/2026

Do your children have a talent for art 🖼️ drawing ✍🏻 or painting 🎨

We invite them to participate in the Children’s Art Program, proudly organized by the World Hypertension League in collaboration with the Malaysian Society of Hypertension, held in celebration of World Hypertension Day 2026.

*Theme: “Controlling Hypertension Together”* including:
* Accurate and regular blood pressure measurement
* Keep a Healthy Weight
* Exercise Regularly - Less Screen Time
* Reduce Salt Intake
* Sleep Better - Turn Off Your Devices
* Stop Smoking or Don't Start

🏆Prizes 🏆
🥇1st prize RM300
🥈2nd prize RM200
🥉3rd prize RM100
🎖️Consolation RM 50x 5

Check out the T&C and submit through this link https://forms.gle/T3LhghqPY2GBFdV29

19/04/2026

Talk with a Doc - Balance, Blood Pressure and Better Eating at SS2 Community Hall, 18th April 2026.

We were excited to conduct this talk with 36 participants turning up on a lovely Saturday afternoon, covering topics from healthy and balanced diet, salt-myth busting, screening and prevention, home blood pressure technique, and lastly exercise. Despite the heavy rain that started halfway through the talk, the participants remained engaged and enthusiastic in their participation and questions.

Thank you once again to Madam Suzie and residents of SS2 for the invitation and we do look forward to future collaborations.

10/04/2026

Talk with a Doc - Balance, Blood Pressure & Better Eating

RSVP and come join us on a Saturday afternoon this 18th of April 2026 to learn more about healthy living and aging.

20/03/2026

21/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year 2026

21/02/2026

Wishing all Muslims a blessed Ramadan

12/02/2026

On the 4th of February 2026, Dr Beh Hooi Chin, our newly elected Deputy President of MyWASSH gave a talk on Astro on ‘Recognising Hypertension Before it is Too Late’.

Dr Beh Hooi Chin is a Family Medicine Specialist lecturing at the Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of University of Malaya. She is passionate about hypertension especially in salt reduction.

Do click on the link below for the recording.

https://www.youtube.com/live/d-xvVd5syzo?si=Jkv--RAFUpUZp1-2

Hipertensi atau tekanan darah tinggi merupakan keadaan di mana tekanan darah berada pada paras melebihi normal secara berterusan. Penyakit ini sering digelar...

11/02/2026

🧂 Less Salt, More Heart! ❤️

MyWASSH recently co-organised a stakeholder engagement session to augment Malaysia’s salt reduction strategy! UKM H-CARE, 🇲🇾 Policymakers, NGOs, and academicians teamed up to discuss implementing Low-Sodium Salt Substitutes (LSSS)— complementing overall salt reduction strategies in Malaysia.

Here’s the scoop:
✨ Swapping works! Global evidence shows potassium-enriched salt can slash stroke and heart attack risks by over 12% (SSaSS Study 2021).
✨ Taste-tested! UKM research found that reformulated favorites like fish keropok and instant noodles still taste great—proving health doesn't have to compromise flavor. 🍜
✨ Moving forward! While technical and cost challenges exist for the food industry, we are committed to multisectoral collaboration to ensure Malaysia is ready for a lower-sodium future. 👣

Stay tuned for the upcoming evidence-based recommendations for the Malaysian context from the working group!

04/07/2025

WALK WITH A DOC SPECIAL EDITION!

WALK WITH A DOC EDISI ISTIMEWA!

Jom jalan sambil sembang dengan doktor – edisi tekanan darah & garam!

Walk With A Doc (WWAD) kembali lagi dengan edisi istimewa sempena May Measurement Month (MMM) – kempen global kesedaran tekanan darah tinggi. Kali ini, kami fokus pada isu garam dan hipertensi, dibawakan khas bersama Kolej Sains Kesihatan PPUM dan HOPE@PPUM.

Tarikh: 13 Julai 2025 (Ahad)
Masa: 7:30 pagi – 11:00 pagi
Lokasi: Kios Ilmu, Taman Jaya Park, Petaling Jaya
Pendaftaran: Percuma dan terbuka kepada semua

Apa yang menarik?

Ceramah santai oleh pakar perubatan keluarga

Pemeriksaan tekanan darah & konsultasi kesihatan

Sesi berjalan sambil sembang dengan doktor

Ilmu tentang garam dan gaya hidup sihat

Suasana santai, mesra dan menyihatkan

Jemput mai, bawa keluarga dan kawan-kawan. Kita jaga jantung, kita jaga tekanan darah.

RSVP melalui poster!

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Let’s Walk for Blood Pressure Awareness – WWAD SPECIAL EDITION!

Walk With A Doc returns for a special collaboration edition with May Measurement Month (MMM) – focusing on hypertension and salt awareness. Proudly co-organized with Kolej Sains Kesihatan PPUM and HOPE@PPUM, this event aims to empower the community with knowledge and motivation.

Date: 13th July 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Kios Ilmu, Taman Jaya Park, Petaling Jaya
Registration: Free & open to all

What to look forward to:

Short health talks by family medicine experts

Free blood pressure screening and consultation

A casual walk with doctors in a relaxed setting

Tips on salt intake & healthy habits

Community, connection and fun

Bring your friends and family – let’s walk the talk for our health!