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a. Datuk Dr Nor Fariza Ngah,
a b Deputy Director General
of Health (Research and
Technical Support) giving
the launching speech for
NHMS 2024: Nutrition
b. Dr Ahmad Ali, the Principal
Investigator for NHMS
2024: Nutrition with Datuk
Dr Nor Fariza, viewing the
exhibition items used during
the NHMS 2024 : MNS

c d c. Launching of the NHMS
2024: MNS completed
with (from left) Dr Murizal,
NIH Manager (MOH NIH
Director), Dr Nor Ani, IKU
Director, Datuk Dr Fariza,
DDG (P&ST), Dato’ Indera Dr.
Nor Azimi binti Yunus, DDG
(Medical) and Dr Ahmad Ali
(PI)
d. Data collectors for the
NHMS 2024: Nutrition

Target Population and Methodology
The NHMS 2024 targets residents aged 5 years and older, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the nutritional health of
the population. Living quarters (LQs) were randomly selected by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) based on
the most recent National Population and Housing Census. A total of 5,280 LQs, representing both urban and rural areas,
were chosen from 132 enumeration blocks across the country. Data collection activity for NHMS 2024 was successfully
carried out from July to September 2024, encompassing all states in Malaysia with a total of 6,703 respondents interviewed.

Government Engagement in NHMS 2024 Data Collection

The NHMS 2024 data collection activity attracted the attention of Malaysia’s Deputy Health Minister, YB Dato Lukanisman
bin Awang Sauni, who visited Miri, Sarawak on 8 September 2024 to oversee the process. His visit involved engaging with
selected residents from nearby areas. In his speech, he highlighted the significance of the survey and stated that findings
from the NHMS 2024 health census are crucial for the Ministry of Health in efforts to improve the health of Malaysians. He
extended his gratitude to the committee, data collection team and respondents for their strong support and cooperation
throughout the NHMS 2024 activity.

a b
a. YB. Dato Lukanisman
during his visit during
the data collection in
Miri, Sarawak
b. YB. Dato Lukanisman
giving a welcoming
speech to the data
collectors and
residents

Conclusion

The NHMS 2024 represents a significant effort to gather important data on the nutritional status of Malaysians which is a
vital aspect of public health. The survey will provide valuable insights which will play a key role in shaping future nutrition
policies and initiatives in Malaysia to elevate the well-being of citizens. Through collaboration and informed decision-
making, the NHMS aims to pave the way for a healthier nation.

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