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  • Herbalife and UiTM Join Forces to Promote Nutrition and Wellness in Malaysia

    Herbalife and UiTM Join Forces to Promote Nutrition and Wellness in Malaysia

    Herbalife has renewed its partnership with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), continuing a collaboration that first began in 2022. The renewed Memorandum of Understanding, signed at UiTM Shah Alam, highlights the shared commitment of both organisations to advance nutrition education, support research in sports science, and promote healthier lifestyles throughout Malaysia.

    The MoU was formally exchanged by Steven Chin, Senior Director and General Manager of Herbalife Malaysia and Singapore, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Dean of the Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, in the presence of faculty members, students, and senior officials. Steven Chin expressed the company’s pride in maintaining the partnership with UiTM, noting that over the past three years, the collaboration has provided students with direct access to international nutrition experts, created learning opportunities for coaches and athletes, and opened avenues for young entrepreneurs to pursue careers in health and wellness. He emphasized that the renewed MoU aims to further embed wellness, nutrition, and sports science into the daily lives of Malaysians, ensuring the next generation is healthier, stronger, and well-prepared to lead.

    Since the inception of their partnership, Herbalife and UiTM have launched a variety of initiatives bridging academia, industry, and the community. Knowledge-sharing sessions with Herbalife’s global experts have given UiTM students exposure to international practices in nutrition and sports science. The MASM Football Science Workshop Series has equipped coaches and athletes with practical tools in training, injury prevention, and player development, incorporating performance assessment techniques and fuelling strategies used by international teams. These programmes have raised the standard for football science in Malaysia and empowered coaches to better support athletes. The Herbalife–UiTM Entrepreneurship Programme has also encouraged students from diverse backgrounds to view health and wellness not just as a lifestyle but as a viable career path, providing mentorship and confidence to pursue opportunities in the industry.

    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Mohammed Firhad highlighted the importance of industry collaboration in bridging the gap between theory and practice. He stated that combining UiTM’s academic strengths with Herbalife’s real-world expertise has enabled the creation of programmes that prepare students to enter the workforce confidently while equipping athletes with knowledge to perform at their best.

    The MoU was signed during the National Association of Physical Education and Sports Science International Conference 2025, themed “Optimizing Performance and Wellness: Innovation in Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences.” During the conference, Herbalife hosted an industry engagement session, and Dr. Simon Sum, Herbalife’s Director of Scientific Affairs, presented on the role of carbohydrates in optimizing endurance performance. His presentation emphasized the importance of carbohydrates as the primary energy source for the body and brain and their role in moderate to high-intensity activities, while also addressing current debates around low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets from a balanced perspective.

    This renewed partnership reaffirms Herbalife and UiTM’s dedication to advancing nutrition, wellness, and entrepreneurship, aiming to create lasting positive impacts for students, athletes, and the wider Malaysian community.

  • 95% of Malaysians Believe Prevention is Better Than Cure, Herbalife Finds

    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.