It is estimated that almost 10% of Malaysian police officers are obese, and this unhealthy work force is being warned to firm up or miss out on promotions, reports Channel News Asia.
Malaysia has gained the reputation as being the most overweight country in Southeast Asia, with a taste for rich foods being blamed.
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National police chief Khalid Abu Bakar says that officers will now have to pass a fitness test before they can be considered for promotion. A new fitness programme has been introduced for overweight officers.
Obesity leads to a high mortality rate, and limits their effectiveness as fighters of crime.
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