| Narrated (while he is staring in front of the mirror) -This is Bob, Bob is always very happy go lucky & friendly. He never thought that being overweight can lead to so many negative situation in life. Bob starts to continue his routine as usual. He sleeps till noon & all he does he get on the computer and browse on random things online. When he feels hungry, he then go out to get 3 burgers from the stall and finish it right away.
| Scene: 1
Characters: Bob
Location: His room / outside
Props: Bed, Dressing Table
| | Bob is walking around campus heading to the library & his friends were walking towards him while checking a girl out and turned out it was Bob's crush since he first started college. Bob felt happy at the same time he feels that it is impossible to ever get someone like the girl. Then suddenly his friend told him that there's no way he is ever going to get a girl like that to be with him. Bob was hurt when his own friends said something like that. He went home straight later on and take a long deep breath while staring at himself infront of the mirror. He realized something about himself knowing he should change.
| Scene: 2
Characters: Bob & his friends
Location: Campus
| | The next day, all his friends planned to go for a jog at the park. All his friends are fit & healthy except for him. As they were jogging at the park, Bob was left behind because he couldn’t catch up with them. Bob had no stamina to keep up with the rest of them. He felt left out as all his friends were more active than him. His friends all made fun of how was being slow and couldn’t catch up. Again he remained silent with a huge sigh.
| Scene: 3
Characters: Bob & his friends
Location: park
| | Bob and his friends were hanging out at the mamak for supper after a long day. They were exchanging stories about their day went. Bob was the hot topic & he became a joke to all his friends. They made fun about how Bob is slow and made fun how he has female parts such as (man-boobs). Bob didn’t felt right. He felt uneasy, hurt and upset. He couldn’t say much because he knew that he is obese himself. All of the sudden, his crush were also at the mamak stall. All his friends noticed that & they joked about Bob and his crush.
| Scene: 4
Characters: Bob, his friends
Location: mamak stall
| | At this point bob wasn’t only nervous but embarrassed and shy too. He had the shame from his friends and also being nervous around his crush, however Bob decided to be brave and get up and go talk to her and see if he can get her attention. Little did bob know what mother nature had in store for him, as he stood up to walk towards her he tripped on his shoe laces which were tangled on his chair and because of lack of balance he fell on his face right in front of his crushed feet face down.
| Scene: 5
Characters: Bob, his friends & his crush
Location: Mamak stall
| | His face filled with dust and mud he raises his face and looks into his crushes eyes, and the unexpected happened. She stretched out her hand to help him up, as he pulled out his hand to get help her friends yell out loud ‘ are you sure you can help that potato packet up?’ while they were laughing out so loud Bob helped himself up slowly face down while dusting himself and walked towards his friends. Little did he know his friends were already talking about him laughing and making fun of him and his appearance. Bob was devastated and felt as though the ground could split into two and swallow him up! He picked up his stuff and walked away slowly to his car and drove home…
| Scene: 6
Characters: bob, his crush & his friends
Location :mamak stall
| | Bob got home with tears in his eyes… he just dashed inside the house and went straight up to his room! He threw his bag down and just went into his toilet, splashed water on his face and just looked right direct in the mirror. ‘I have to stop it! I have to do something about it! This is IT! I will do something about it!’ said Bob. He then went to his bedroom mirror look at himself and just smiled and said… ‘The time is now… CHANGE IS COMING!’
| SCENE 7:
CHARACTERS: BOB
LOCATION: HOME, IN HIS TOILET IN HIS BEDROOM
| | From that night, bobs life changed! He got rid of all the junk food he had, registered at the gym and was active on his daily day life. He took a three hundred and sixty degree change, he was not only happy with his new life style but he was also comfortable and confident with his body. Slow but steady was his motto to achieve what he wanted to achieve. After six months of constant work out and healthy lifestyle, Bob was as healthy as ever. He was a new person with a stronger personality and a much confident drive. After six months he went back to the mirror and looked at himself and he was in disbelief at what he saw. In the long run he had a crush on another girl who was his close friend ever since he was obese… so bobs life changed his mentality changed and he was healthy and happy.
| SCENE : 8
CHARACTERS: BOB
LOCATION: HOME, IN HIS TOILET IN HIS BEDROOM
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 Lai Jenn Yuan is currently the fitness manager at Fitness First. He has been working for the organization for four years. He holds a Degree in Sport Science from University Malaya.
Interviewer: What is Fitness First main motive and goal?
Lai Jenn Yuan: Fitness First’s motive is to help members reach their ultimate goals. We try to change their lifestyle into having one that is healthier. Majority of people who come here wants to lose weight. There are some that joins the gym to gain weight. Therefore, depending on what they want, we try to customize each exercise according to the individual.
Interviewer: We know Malaysia has the highest Obesity rate in South East Asia, how has fitness first contributed to helping out and trying to lessen the rate of obesity?
Lai Jenn Yuan: We have launched programs such as Lose Big and Biggest Loser. Biggest Loser is a well-known television reality show that helps obese and overweight people lose weight. From there we give the people who are obese hope to lose weight, work hard and be healthy. It is quite a rigorous program but the results are real.
Interviewer: In your opinion, why do you think Malaysia has such a high rate of obesity?
Lai Jenn Yuan: Well, Malaysia is known for the culture of food. We have a variety of food especially compared to other countries. People here enjoy eating. Malaysians also have late dinners and it is usually heavy as well so that’s not good for the body. I think majority of Malaysians are not healthy and do not exercise enough.
Interviewer: Does Fitness First have rallies or open events to teach (educate) the public on the importance of keeping fit and leading a healthy lifestyle?
Lai Jenn Yuan: Yes, we do. Every year, Fitness First celebrates International Fitness Week. We put on programs and activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. For the week, the gym is open to the public, not only for members. This is our way of letting people give working out a try, if they haven’t. We also have Fitness First Charity and Committee program. The aim for this charity is to raise money and increase awareness. We earn money by getting donations externally, as well as internally by having activities. For example, members can challenge trainers with a round of Muay Thai or cycling and pay afterwards.
Interviewer: Is it often for members to quit halfway through training?
Lai Jenn Yuan: Yes very often. Sometimes, members do not come frequently because of other priorities and some do not see the benefit in working out. The main reason members quit halfway is from their lack of knowledge about exercising. Most obese and overweight people go for personal trainers and do not quit halfway.
Interviewer: Do your trainers have motivational strategies for people who start training and quit halfway? Explain how?
Lai Jenn Yuan: We always remind them what their goal is and their underline motivation, which is the reason why they want to lose weight in the first place. Give them a visual of how it’ll be like when they lose the weight and achieve their goals.
Interviewer: When the trainers have clients, what are their main goals and targets for the individuals?
Lai Jenn Yuan: Some members have no goal but they know the importance of working out therefore we set goals for them.
Interviewer: Is one on one training an effective way of losing weight?
Lai Jenn Yuan: Yes it is. A large number of overweight people are able to shed the weight off. There are some who tend to gain the weight back after losing it if they do not continue to be discipline.
Interviewer: Do you advise those who are overweight/obese about having a healthier diet?
Lai Jenn Yuan: We do inform them that not only exercise is important, but their diet has to change as well. We advise them on what to eat and what not to eat. Body First is an introductory package we offer to new members. Body First consist of 3 sessions with personal trainer, an induction about exercising and how to use the gym so the members can get familiar and comfortable. Body First also includes a recipe book, exercise booklet and a body journal. The journal is meant to record down the exercise that has been done and the food that has been consumed. Around 75% of new members purchase the Body First package.
 Malaysia has the highest obesity rate in South East Asia. According to Weight Loss Managment Malaysia, the World Health Organization ranked Malaysia as the Sixth in Asia with the highest adult obesity rate. In addition to that Malaysia National Health and Morbidity survey showed in 2006 that 43% of Malaysian adults are obese or overweight. In Malaysia this is mostly caused by the huge number of sugar intake in the country. In The Malaysian Insider, according to Bernamas report: 'daily sugar intake in Malaysia is 51g which is a Gram more than World Health Organisations recomendation.' Moreover, Weight Loss Managment Malaysia stated that in 2010 WHO showed that 60% of Malaysians aged 18 and above had a BMI over 25 ( overweight). In The Star Online, Llow said ' the rate of Non- Communicable disease ( NCD) eg diabetes, cancers and Cardiovascular problem have increased.
 1. Drug Addiction : ' Addiction is a Chronic Disease just like Diabetes or Hypertension' drug addiction in Malaysia has been there since the 8th century drug the trading days between the Arabs, British and Locals. Today in Malaysia Drug Addiction has become a serious problem and the addicts range between the age of 19 and 39.According to the National Drug Agency ( ADK ) more than 300,000 addicts were registered. the common Drugs in Malysia are : Marijuana(ganja ), Opiates ( heroin, Morphine, cando), Hallucinogens ( LSD, cocain), Amphetamine ( peep pills, ecstacy ) and inhalants (Glue and gumsniffing).
 2. Child Abuse : 'Seven children are abused everyday in Malaysia.' According to UNICEF most of the child abusers in Malaysia are Parents, Immediate family members, Relatives or Foster Parents. The most common child abuse in Malaysia is Neglect folowed by Physical abuse and Sexual abuse. And the death toll among children is increasing beause lack of care and supervision.
 3. Vandalisim : As it is said on National Express Malaysia, millions of rinngets are being spent annually to repair damaged public property. thats should tell h0w seriosu the problem is in Malaysia, as a result According to The Star the Government wants to implement a Vandalism Act. Most vandals target public Facilities like, public phones,garbage bins, lifts, bus shelters etc...
 4. Moral Degradation : Morality is subjective, what is right today was wrong yesterday or days back or vice versa. and thats what Malaysia is somehow battaling. Especially the Country being a muslim country at times some rules are islamic however they may not apply to others, and if forcefully implemented causes rifts among the citizens.
 5. Juvenile Deliquency and crime : In Malaysia has become serious and it is going out of hand. The most common activities are Rape, Armed Robberies, Snatching, Housebreaking and vehicle theft.
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