Malaysians are embracing preventive healthcare like never before, with 95 percent agreeing that it is important to their personal well-being. Many have already begun making positive lifestyle changes, from choosing healthier meals to incorporating supplements into their daily routines. Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, is committed to sustaining this momentum.
These insights are drawn from Herbalife’s 2025 Asia Pacific Responsible Supplementation Survey, which was conducted in May this year across 11 Asia Pacific markets including Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In Malaysia, 1,000 respondents participated, sharing their habits and attitudes towards health supplements. The results revealed not only strong commitment but also opportunities to strengthen knowledge and support.
The survey showed that 43 percent of Malaysians take supplements daily, with nearly two-thirds consuming more than one type. General health and immunity emerged as the leading reasons for supplementation, followed by energy and focus, as well as skin, hair, and beauty. Encouragingly, 65 percent of respondents expressed confidence in their ability to make responsible supplement decisions, placing Malaysia among the most confident countries in the region alongside Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
At the same time, 82 percent of Malaysians acknowledged the importance of making informed decisions about supplementation, with doctors and nutritionists being the most trusted sources of information. When purchasing supplements, healthcare professional recommendations, product safety and efficacy, and product quality certifications ranked as the top considerations.
Steven Chin, Senior Director and Manager of Herbalife Malaysia and Singapore, said that Malaysians are demonstrating strong commitment to their health and that the company’s goal is to provide them with the right tools, knowledge, and support to continue their wellness journey. He noted that the results are encouraging, as Malaysians are becoming more confident in their choices and increasingly turn to healthcare professionals for guidance. He added that Herbalife aims to build on this by working closely with reputable organizations, universities, and wellness experts to strengthen public nutrition education.
To further encourage healthier lifestyles, Herbalife launched the 2025 National Wellness “Check In” Campaign from May to July this year. The initiative travelled to 33 cities and towns across Malaysia, engaging over 8,000 people with free body analyses, balanced nutrition guidance, and personalized supplement advice.
According to Steven, the campaign was designed to meet people where they are and to provide practical, science-based guidance that can be applied in everyday life. The effort went beyond the Klang Valley, reaching the north, south, east coast, Sabah, and Sarawak to ensure that communities nationwide had access to wellness resources. With the support of Herbalife’s network of Distributors, the campaign was able to extend its reach into both small towns and major cities, bringing health education directly to local communities.
He emphasized that while more Malaysians are embracing preventive healthcare, the nation continues to face the burden of both communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as the challenge of malnutrition. This made it vital to reach every corner of the country, giving people the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and walk away with simple, actionable steps to improve their health.
The campaign concluded with a series of Wellness Expos held in major cities including Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Melaka, Kuching, and Penang, as well as smaller towns such as Segamat, Batu Pahat, Sibu, Sarikei, and Kuantan, ensuring that Malaysians from all walks of life could benefit from the initiative.