The Malaysian economy is growing rapidly and more Malaysians are entering the workforce. With this, it’s important to take a step back and assess how these people are living their lives outside of work.
In addition to economic growth, there has been an increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and many other underlying disease among Malaysians due to unhealthy lifestyles.
It’s time for organizations to get serious about employee wellbeing by offering health and wellness programs that help employees maintain a healthy lifestyle. Implementing a good health and wellness program can be a cost-effective way to help your employee maintain their physical and mental wellbeing.
of employees enrolled in wellness programs have reported higher job satisfaction than those not enrolled in the companies’ program.
of employees had fewer sick days because of wellness programs.
of employers offering wellness programs reported increased financial sustainability and growth.
of employers said that the top goal of wellness benefits is increased productivity.
of companies agree that workplace wellness programs can help reduce costs.
of businesses consider employee wellbeing vital and beneficial for recruiting and maintaining employees.
Date: 24/5/2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:00am to 12:00noon
(Microsoft Team Video Conference)
1. Identify problems at the workplace
2. Explain current epidemiological data on the current health status of working Malaysians
3. Highlight the Importance of employee wellbeing and the benefits it has for the company
Part 1: Case Study Interactive for 7 Different Lifestyle Scenarios
Part 2: Things that we can do to enhance and change
– Better Health, Better Life
– Nutrition and Metabolic Syndrome
– Stay Fit: Strategies for a Healthier Future
Part 3: Q&A
Ms Chua Li Xinn
Ms Chua Li Xinn has training experiences in dietetics as follows:
She developed experience in dietetics education and counselling on geriatric, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, enteral feeding as well as kidney disease cases. During her time at the digital dietetics company, she was the main speaker of a webinar titled “Live the Smart way, during the Pandemic & Beyond”. She has created various educational materials ranging from brochures, e-posters and many more. She has also conducted other nutritional educational webinars in English and Chinese regarding Cancer and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She created different confinement, heart healthy and diabetic recipes while analysing their nutrients during her food service training.
Ms Hoo Gai Yan
Graduated from the International Medical University in 2018. She underwent clinical, community and food service trainings at government hospital and community centre. She has been instrumental in conducting various nutrition educational programmes.
From her previous working experience as a dietitian in a medical centre, she has been actively involved in dietetic counselling, giving health talks to corporate clients, conducting workshops to public to increase health awareness. She is passionate in participating in media events highlighting nutrition and wellness
