Siti, Shila and Diana are with OVA.
Three women. Three stories. One conversation it's time Malaysia had.
54.4% of Malaysian adults are overweight or obeseSiti, Shila and Diana are with OVA.
“Weight is not just about willpower alone.”
Life changes all of us. Motherhood, careers, stress and the many roles we take on as women all leave their mark.
I hope this campaign helps more women realise that their health is about far more than willpower alone, and gives them the confidence to know that on their own terms.
“Becoming a mother made me take my health seriously.”
My health has always been important to me, but becoming a mother changed everything. It made me think differently about my future and being there for my children. I know many mothers go through the same experience, and understand just how much motherhood, stress and the different stages of life can change our bodies.
Over time, I've learned that our health is influenced by so much more than what we eat or how hard we try. Hormones, biology and the demands of everyday life all play a part, and sometimes a different approach is needed. With OVA, I hope more women feel empowered to better understand their health, on their own terms.
"My body changed. So did my understanding of why."
Growing up in the public eye meant that every stage of my life was visible. Over the years, my body has changed, and those changes often became part of the conversation around me. Like many women, I've had periods where I've struggled with my health and wondered why something that seemed so simple could feel so difficult.
Over time, I've come to understand that there isn't always a simple answer. Life changes, our bodies change, and so do our needs. Through this campaign with OVA, I hope more women realise that these changes are a part of life, and that they're not alone in what they're experiencing.
Weight is more than willpower. Support should be too.
Because life changes, our bodies change, and our needs change too.
Malaysia is among the most overweight nations in Asia.
More than half of Malaysian women face increased health risks linked to metabolic and lifestyle factors, including a higher risk of conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Yet conversations around women's health remain difficult to have, often shaped by judgement, social pressure, and expectations built up over a lifetime.
The conversation doesn't have to end here.
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