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Industry Ministry to analyze impact of new taxes on sweetened drinks

Business 6 years ago

Industry Ministry to analyze impact of new taxes on sweetened drinks

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati explained that the rise in obesity and sugar-related diseases made it necessary for the excise fees on sweetened beverages to be imposed.

Sweet but deadly: Indonesia mulls sugary drink tax to curb rise of diabetes, obesity

National 6 years ago

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Sweet but deadly: Indonesia mulls sugary drink tax to curb rise of diabetes, obesity

With diabetes and obesity on rise in the past decade, a plan to slap excise duties on sweet drinks has been revived, with Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati recently saying that Indonesia should follow other countries in enforcing such measures against the "dangerous goods".

Indonesia’s fattest kid loses 110 kg under Ade Rai’s supervision

National 6 years ago

Indonesia’s fattest kid loses 110 kg under Ade Rai’s supervision

A 13-year-old boy once dubbed the fattest kid in the world has lost more than 110 kilograms under the supervision of Indonesia's best bodybuilder.

Obesity during pregnancy could impact boys' development and IQ

Health 6 years ago

Obesity during pregnancy could impact boys' development and IQ

New US research has found that boys born to mothers who were obese while pregnant appear to have lower motor skills at age three and a lower IQ at age seven.

Limited eating times could be a new way to fight obesity and diabetes

Health 6 years ago

Limited eating times could be a new way to fight obesity and diabetes

Reducing the time window of eating also had several inadvertent benefits.

North Jakarta Police prepare boot camp for fat officers to shed weight

City 6 years ago

North Jakarta Police prepare boot camp for fat officers to shed weight

In order to impose healthy lifestyles on its personnel, the North Jakarta Police are preparing exercise programs for fat police officers to lose weight.

Ernest Prakasa responds to controversy over upcoming movie 'Imperfect'

Entertainment 6 years ago

Ernest Prakasa responds to controversy over upcoming movie 'Imperfect'

Based on a book by Meira Anastasia’s, Ernest’s wife, the film is said to focus on self-acceptance.

Obesity is climbing the fastest in Vietnam in Southeast Asia

Health 6 years ago

Obesity is climbing the fastest in Vietnam in Southeast Asia

Obesity is rising fast in Southeast Asia, putting strain on healthcare systems and government budgets, particularly in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, according to research from Fitch Solutions Macro Research.

Overweight police officers in East Java go through weight-loss program

National 6 years ago

Overweight police officers in East Java go through weight-loss program

At least 50 police officers are undergoing the weight-loss program.

Karawang teenager to have excess skin removed after obesity treatment

National 6 years ago

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Karawang teenager to have excess skin removed after obesity treatment

Thirteen-year-old Arya Permana from Karawang, West Java, after years of treatment for obesity, has been declared ready for plastic surgery to reduce his sagging skin as a result of massive weight loss.

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