MAH Supports National Hotel Less Sugar Campaign

MAH is proud to collaborate with Tourism Productivity Nexus (𝗧𝗣𝗡), Malaysia Productivity Corporation (𝗠𝗣𝗖), Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗢), and Malaysian Budget and Business Hotels Association (𝗠𝘆𝗕𝗛𝗔) to launch the Hotel Less Sugar Campaign. Supported by Ministry of Health Malaysia (𝗞𝗞𝗠) and Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (𝗠𝗛𝗧𝗖), this national campaign is an initiative aimed at raising awareness about sugar consumption by encouraging hotels to 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗙&𝗕 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

Yesterday, on 10 March 2025, a ceremony was organized to launch the campaign and honour all 72 hotels, pioneers of the campaign at MPC Dewan Produktiviti, Menara Matrade, 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗬𝗕𝗵𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗼' 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗿𝘂𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗺, the Deputy Secretary General (Management) of Ministry of Health.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻!

Hotels interested in joining the Hotel Less Sugar Campaign can sign up here: https://forms.gle/swDw4KQ5Qzewm8qX8

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Malaysia has one of the lowest sugar prices in ASEAN and globally, contributing to excessive consumption and alarming health statistics such as 7 million Malaysians living with Type 2 diabetes, rising cases of chronic kidney disease, and a worrying increase in childhood diabetes (affecting 1 in 3 children).

MAH, remain committed to driving responsible hospitality practices, advocating for higher quality of life for our guests. Let’s work together for a healthier future — for our guests, our industry, and our nation.

About the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH)

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) is the umbrella body for hotels in Malaysia formed in 1974 and initially established by a group of concerned and dedicated hoteliers to bring about a more dynamic hospitality industry aimed at building a workforce of highly skilled, innovative and disciplined individuals. Its long-term goal was to enhance the efficiency of the hospitality industry, thus, bringing about a more dynamic Malaysian hospitality industry. MAH, as the official national network for the hotel industry, represents more than 900 hotels throughout Malaysia supplying a total of 155,287 rooms which is about 65% of the total number of hotel rooms available as guest accommodation in this country. With 13 chapters across the nation, MAH acts as a voice of the industry, working as one body to promote, protect, represent and advance the interests of its members.

About MAHTEC

MAHTEC Sdn Bhd commenced its fiscal year in 1998 to profile MAH as a human resource development provider and to upgrade the skills and knowledge of staff-in-service in the industry. MAHTEC is the training arm of the Association specializing in developing quality human resources in the hospitality industry. Highly specialized in the areas of Hospitality Skills Training and Managerial Development Training, all programs are facilitated by experienced and qualified Trainers through workshops and practical session.