KOTA BARU: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged the people of Kelantan to reduce their sugar intake in daily foods.
The Prime Minister highlighted that Kelantan has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country.
Speaking at a meet-and-greet session with traders at Siti Khadijah Wet Market, Anwar noted that Kedah and Negri Sembilan also have high diabetes rates.
"It is okay if we want to put sugar into our foods as l realise that Kelantanese like to add sugar even when eating the 'roti canai'.
"But if possible, try to reduce its quantity so that we will not suffer from any illness," he added.
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