Nestlé Omega Plus, in collaboration with Yayasan Jantung Malaysia (YJM) and Institut Jantung Negara Foundation (IJNF), is intensifying efforts to promote heart health awareness among young Malaysians. This initiative comes as part of World Heart Month and aligns with the World Heart Federation’s 2026 theme, “Don’t Miss A Beat.” The campaign aims to address the alarming statistics from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, which revealed that a significant number of young Malaysians remain undiagnosed with key cardiovascular risk factors.
The initiative will provide 10,000 health screenings and heart-health education sessions to encourage early preventive action. Nestlé Omega Plus will also maintain its annual contribution of $21,000 (RM100,000) each to YJM and IJNF to support outreach and education efforts. Additionally, the Nestlé Omega Plus Walk A Million Miles 2026 virtual challenge will take place from 1 September to 31 October, with a physical walk scheduled for 19 September in Putrajaya.
Nestlé Omega Plus is also expanding its product line with the introduction of Nestlé Omega Gold UHT, designed to offer healthy beverage options for busy adults. This new product contains ActiCol plant sterols, potassium, and inulin, which aid in cholesterol reduction, blood pressure maintenance, and blood sugar control, respectively.
The initiative underscores the importance of early heart health awareness and preventive measures, aiming to empower young Malaysians to take charge of their cardiovascular health. As heart disease risk factors often develop unnoticed in youth, this campaign seeks to foster healthier lifestyle habits from an early age.
