Seminar Kajian Kandungan Gula dalam Minuman Bergula yang Disediakan di Premis Perkhidmatan Makanan di Malaysia
On 22 September 2026, PRIMAS Vice President Dr. A. Sinnaiah @ Seenu and Assistant Treasurer Mr. B. Dhayalan attended the Seminar Kajian Kandungan Gula dalam Minuman Bergula yang Disediakan di Premis Perkhidmatan Makanan di Malaysia, organised by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) in strategic collaboration with the Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The seminar focused on the findings of a study on sugar levels in beverages prepared and served at food service premises in Malaysia. It also provided an opportunity for industry representatives to better understand current concerns surrounding sugar consumption and discuss approaches towards encouraging healthier beverage choices.
The study findings were presented by Prof. Dr. Norhasmah Sulaiman of the Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
PRIMAS’ participation provided an opportunity to gain further insights into developments concerning sugar content in beverages and healthier food and beverage practices, particularly from the perspective of the restaurant industry.