Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, todayreleased findings from its Asia Pacific (APAC) Health and Economic Empowerment Survey 2025. The survey points to a gap between Malaysians’ perceptions of their current health and their financial well-being, even as optimism for the year ahead remains strong.
Among the 1,000 Malaysians surveyed, 61% say their current health and overall well-being is “very good” or better. However, fewer Malaysians feel as positive about their economic well-being today, with 28% rating it “very good” or better. Even so, more than half (51%) expect their economic well-being to improve over the next 12 months.
Steven Chin, Senior Director and Manager of Herbalife Malaysia and Singapore, commented, “In today’s economic climate, many Malaysians are eager to create additional income streams. Herbalife is committed to supporting them by helping people strengthen their health and wellness, while offering an opportunity for those who want to build a business for themselves as individual distributors.”
“In Malaysia and across the region, Herbalife has empowered people from diverse backgrounds to turn their passion for well-being into fulfilling business ventures. With our tools, technology and a time-tested direct selling model, individuals can start on their own terms, at their own pace and from anywhere, supported by ongoing training, mentorship and a community of entrepreneurs to help them progress towards their goals,” he added.
Conducted in October 2025, the APAC Health and Economic Empowerment Survey polled 8,505 respondents, including 2,245 entrepreneurs, across 11 markets: Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The survey also found that entrepreneurs in Malaysia tend to be more optimistic and empowered than non-entrepreneurs. More than three in five entrepreneurs (61%) expect their economic well-being to improve in the next 12 months, compared with 47% of non-entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are also more likely to feel empowered to make decisions that improve their financial stability (54%) than non-entrepreneurs(32%).
In terms of health outlook, Malaysians remain positive, with57% expecting their health and overall well-being to improve in the next 12 months. They also cite family (58%) as the biggest influence on their health, followed by work (46%) and the economy (35%). While 39% are highly confident they can achieve their health goals in the next 12 months, only 43%say they find it easy to take the steps needed to get there.
Over the past 12 months, Malaysians have taken steps to improve their well-being. More than half (54%) spent more time exercising, 45% gave up unhealthy habits and 41% dedicated more time to well-being activities. Looking ahead, these intentions remain strong, with 55% planning to increase exercise time, 48% intending to give up unhealthy habits and 41% committing to more well-being activities in the coming year.
While optimism for improvement is high, financial empowerment remains a challenge. Only 38% of Malaysians feel empowered to make decisions that improve their financial stability and economic well-being. When it comes to financial well-being, Malaysians point to the economy as the top influence (45%), followed by family and friends (43%) and work (35%).
To strengthen their finances, Malaysians are focusing on practical measures. In the past year, 60% reduced spending on non-essential items, and 29% spent time studying investment options or actively investing. These behaviours are expected to continue, with 55% planning to cut non-essential spending and 31% intending to focus on investment opportunities in the next 12 months.
The survey also highlights clear support needs among Malaysians. More than half (57%) want information on waysto supplement income, while 42% are seeking expert advice on investing or growing savings and 36% want guidance on starting a new business or side job.
To support Malaysians who are exploring ways to supplement their income, Herbalife provides an easy and flexible way for individuals to start a wellness business aligned with their income goals. Backed by more than 45 years of global experience and operations in over 90 countries, Herbalife offers a low-cost entry model with no minimum monthly product orders or requirement to purchase sales or business tools.
For more information on Herbalife business opportunity, please visit https://www.herbalife.com/en-my/business-opportunity.
