FACULTY OF SCIENCE COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICS

PORTFOLIO
INFORMATIVE SPEECH

ELC 590
ENGLISH FOR ORAL PRESENTATION

TITLE:
Causes of Sleeping Problem in Malaysia

Prepared by
Fatin Nabilah Binti Musri
Matric Number
2018263572
Prepared for
Miss Juliana Binti Mohd Nor

Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Terengganu

Mar- July 2020
 Table of contents

Outline ……………………………………………………………………………………….3
References…………………………………………………………………………………..11
Appendices………………………………………………………………………………….12
DRAFT
 INFORMATIVE SPEECH
TEMPLATE
(Describing chart[s] and/or graph[s])

Name: Fatin Nabilah Binti Musri Topic: Sleeping Problem

Matric number: 2018263572 Group: CS2444BA

This exercise requires you to provide an outline for your informative speech by
filling in the following template.

The outline of your speech should include:

 introduction,
 description and analysis of chart(s) and/or graph(s),
 conclusion and recommendation.

In this exercise, you need to choose at least one chart and/or graph related to
your topic. Describe the important data (facts and figures) and the salient
features of the data from the chosen chart(s) and/or graph(s). You are also
required to choose at least one article related to your topic. Select relevant
information from the chosen article(s) to provide some supporting information for
the data.

Introduction
Introduce topic Sleeping problem in Malaysia
Credibility I am interested with this topic and want to share
information that I get with other people about this
sleeping problem.
Background of topic Everyone need a good sleep in order to get enough
energy when faced a new day. But, there are certain
people that get little sleep in night. This situation
effect their daily life because they did not get enough
rest.
Central Idea Sleeping problem in Malaysia occur because of many
causes.
Body
(Describing chart[s]
and/or graph[s])
Description 1. This line graph shows an average sleep
duration across age and gender in Malaysia.
of data 2. Based on the line graph, it show that people
have spent less time to sleep even when they
(Chart 1) are older.

Analysis of data 3. In age category, people between 60 and 70

record the lowest time they spent in bed in
(Chart 1) which means they did not get enough sleep.
While for gender category, male have difficulty to
sleep compare to female.

4. The decrease of time people spend to sleep is

because of many causes.
Description 1. This bar chart shows the causes of sleeping
problem in Malaysia.
of data 2. The highest causes of sleeping problem that
occur in Malaysia is because of stress,
(Chart 2) anxiety and depression with the result of
52%.
3. Findings from Malaysia’s Healthiest
Workplace by AIA Vitality 2019 survey reveal
that the Malaysia workforce are stressed and
sleep deprived with 51% of employees suffer
from at least one dimension of work-related
stress. Sleep deprivation on the rise as 53%
of employees get less than 7 hours of sleep.
Analysis of data 4. The lowest of causes is people spending too
much time on gadgets with the result of 25%.
(Chart 2) 5. Based on The Sun Daily, Malaysians spend an
average of 12 hours daily on the phone and
browsing the net. Out of 12 hours, 3 hours 3
minutes were spent on cellphones, 5 hours 36
minutes on computers and 3 hours 27
minutes on social media
Conclusion
Conclusion There are many causes that effect sleeping problem
that occur at people in Malaysia.
Recommendation For a person that suffering from sleeping problem,
there are many steps that can be taken to change
behavior and lifestyle to help in get better sleep such
as limit activities in bed. Do not make a phone calls
while in bed and avoid listening to the radio. All these
activities can increase alertness and make it difficult
to fall sleep.

Updated: 25 February 2019

FINAL
Name : Fatin Nabilah Binti Musri
ID : 2018263572
Group : CS2444BA
Title : Sleeping problem in Malaysia
General Purpose : To Inform
Central Idea : Sleeping problem in Malaysia occur because of many causes.

INTRODUCTION

I. Attention Material: Laying there staring into your dark room watching the clock go minute by minute
and hour by hour just hoping that you will fall asleep soon. Tossing and turning trying to get
comfortable enough so your body and your mind are at peace. What is this situation? This situation
occur when someone have diffulty to fall asleep. Why? It because of sleeping problem.
II. Tie to the audience: People are losing sleep daily and thousands of people suffer from sleeping
problem. It will effect their lifestyle and did not know the causes of sleeping problem. It important to
people to take a note about causes of sleeping problem.
III. Credibility materials: I am interested with this topic and want to share information that I get with other
people about this sleeping problem.
IV. Preview: Sleeping problem, which is occur due to various causes that can be detect. Today, I will
inform you the causes of sleeping problem .
V. Central Idea: Sleeping problem in Malaysia occur because of many causes.

Transition: Let’s move to my first chart

BODY

I. Main Idea 1: Average sleep duration across age and gender in Malaysia.
A. Based on the line graph, it show that people have spent less time to sleep even when they are
older.
B. In age category, people between 60 and 70 record the lowest time they spend in bed in which
means they did not get enough sleep while in gender category, male have difficulty to sleep
compare to female.
1. Older adult generally require only 5 to 6 hours of sleep per night and due to the change in
the circadian rhythm the tend to awaken early. (Abdul Rashid et al).
2. Studies have shown that older adult take longer time to sleep, may awaken more
frequently during the night and have greater difficulty getting back to sleep. (Abdul Rashid
et al).
3. Male tend to have many other priorities. It include work, a trip to gym, time with friend and
quality time with your wife or children. With all these demands, its obviously why sleep
comes in a distanct last in priorities. (sleep.org)
 Picture 1: Line graph that show average sleep duration across gender and age.

Transition: Now that the information about average sleep duration across gender and age, let’s look
at causes of sleeping problem.

II. Main Idea 2: There are many causes of sleeping problem in Malaysia.
A. Stress, anxiety and depression.
1. Based on bar graph, the highest of causes is stress, anxiety and depression with result
of 52%.
2. Findings from Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace by AIA Vitality 2019 survey reveal that
the Malaysia workforce are stressed and sleep deprived with 51% of employees suffer
from at least one dimension of work-related stress. Sleep deprivation on the rise as
53% of employees get less than 7 hours of sleep. (AIA Vitality)
3. Anxiety occur when people feeling tension, getting caught up in thoughts about past
event and also excessive overwhelmed by responsibilities.(SleepFoundation.org)
B. Unhealthy lifestyle and sleep habits.
1. The second highest is unhealthy lifestyle and sleep habit with the result of 34%.
2. The Malaysian Society of Hypertension lists lack of sleep along with unhealthy lifestyle
habits such as work stress and consumption of large fod portions and alcohol as
contributors to heart disease such as high blood pressure.(malaysiakini).
C. Environmental issues.
1. The third causes is because of environmental issues with result of 26%.
2. A poor environmental issues can contribute to sleeping problem. An uncomfortable
bed, pillow or a bedroom that is too hot, cold, noisy or bright can make it hard to sleep.
(Free Malaysia Today).
D. Spending too much time on gadgets.
1. Based on bar chart, the lowest causes of sleeping problem that occur in Malaysia is
because people spend too much time on gadgets with the result of 25%.
2. Based on The Sun Daily, Malaysians spend an average of 12 hours daily on the
phone and browsing the net. Out of 12 hours, 3 hours 3 minutes were spent on
cellphones, 5 hours 36 minutes on computers and 3 hours 27 minutes on social
media.( thesundaily).
Picture 2: Causes of sleeping problem.
 CONCLUSION

I. In conclusion, there are many causes that effect sleeping problem that occur at people in Malaysia.
Sleep problem is obviously a complicated thing and its effect how well someone function during the
day.
II. Tie back to audience: There are actually many causes of sleeping problem. However, the causes
that I have just informed are the familiar causes that everybody faced from the sleeping probem.
A. Recommendation
1. For a person that suffering from sleeping problem, there are many steps that can
be taken to change behavior and lifestyle to help in get better sleep such as limit
activities in bed. Do not make a phone calls while in bed and avoid listening to the
radio. All these activities can increase alertness and make it difficult to fall sleep
2. If you find yourself falling asleep during class, at the wheel, or unable to concreate
during the day, try to get more sleep. It just might save your life.
III. Reinforce central idea: Sleeping problem in Malaysia occur because of many causes.
 REFERENCES

Abdul Rashid et al.(2012, Nov-Dec). Sleep quality among residents of an old folk’s home in Malaysia.
Retrieved April 10, 2020, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3730455/
AIA Vitality.(2019, November 15). MALAYSIAN WORKFORCE: SLEEPLESS AND OVERWORKED?.
Retrieved April 10, 2020, from https://www.aia.com.my/en/about-aia/media-centre/press-
releases/2019/malaysian-workforce-sleepless-and-overworked.html
Anh H Nguyen.(2019, June 19). What causes insomnia?. Retrieved April 18, 2020, from
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2019/06/19/what-causes-insomnia/
B.Suresh Ram. (2019, November 15). Survey: Malaysia employees are overworked, sleep deprived,
unhealthy. Retrieved April 10, 2020, from
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/11/539026/survey-malaysian-employees-are-
overworked-sleep-deprived-unhealthy
Malaysiakini.(2015, March 17). The stats are in: We’re not sleeping enough!. Retrived April 10, 2020, from
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Syahirah Syed Jaafar et al.(2018, April 17). Malaysia have a hard time sleeping well, survey shows.
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 APPENDICES

Media Release

Malaysian Workforce: Sleepless and Overworked?

Findings from Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace by AIA Vitality 2019 survey reveal that the
Malaysian workforce are stressed and sleep deprived

• 51% of employees suffer from at least one dimension of work-related stress

• Financial concerns continue to contribute to underlying mental health problems with 22%
reporting that they had a lot of financial burdens
• Sleep deprivation on the rise as 53% of employees get less than 7 hours of sleep
• Majority suffer from shoulder and neck pain with 84% of employees reporting one or more
musculoskeletal conditions

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 November 2019 – AIA Bhd., a leading life and health
insurance provider revealed the results of the Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace by AIA
Vitality 2019 survey today. The survey, conducted annually, aims to understand how
the workplace can affect employee health, relating the health of employees to
their performance and engagement at work. This year, the findings demonstrate
that Malaysian employees are overworked, and sleep deprived with 51% of
employees suffering from at least one dimension of work-related stress and 53%
getting less than seven (7) hours of sleep in a 24-hour period.

This is the third year that AIA is commissioning the survey, where a record total
of 230 organisations of different sizes and sectors across Malaysia participated
in the survey, representing a combined workforce of 17,595 employees. This
year, the survey attracted the participation of nearly twice as many
organisations in Malaysia than the year before – indicating the increased
importance placed by Corporate Malaysia to understand the state of health in
their respective organisations.

In line with AIA’s commitment to workplace health advocacy, the survey measures
the state of overall wellbeing in the workplace and takes stock of employees’ mental
and physical health, work engagement, as well as its impact towards workplace
productivity. Through the findings reported from the survey results, employers
are empowered with the right knowledge and strategies to invest in the health
and wellbeing of their employees.

One of the biggest revelations by the survey is the growing culture of

overworking within organisations in Malaysia, which is attributed to several
factors across the spectrum of mental wellbeing, clinical health, work
environment and sleep. The 2019 survey findings reveal that mental health
problems continue to be on the rise with 22% of employees reporting that they
had a lot of financial concerns at present. Additionally, 20% of employees
continue to be affected by workplace bullying which overall contribute to their
stress at work.
Long hours at the office hunching over computers have also contributed to the
culture of overworking, manifesting in clinical health conditions and sleep
deprivation. The survey highlighted that 84% of employees reported at least one
or more musculoskeletal conditions while more than half of the respondents
indicated that they had less than seven (7) hours of sleep every day with 14%
noting that they had poor or very poor-quality sleep.

17% of employees reported that they felt tired and fatigued every single day and
yet 20% of them cannot decide when to take a break. In addition to long working
hours, increased after-hours work connectivity and work-related stress are also
factors associated with sleep problems, which can lead to the increasing
probability of developing severe mental health conditions among employees.

Other key findings for Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace by AIA Vitality 2019 survey include:

• Organisations lose a total of 73.3 days per employee due to absence* and presenteeism**, costing
each employer RM1.46 million per month
• 98% of employees have an AIA Vitality Age*** that is higher than their actual age
• 16% of employees have low or very low levels of engagement at work
• 32% of employees have one or more chronic conditions (kidney conditions, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, stroke or cancer)
• 90% of employees do not eat a balanced diet
• 42% of employees are either overweight or obese
• 45% of organisations do not offer any mental health interventions

Present at the Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace Summit 2019 was YB Dr Lee Boon Chye,
Deputy Health Minister of Malaysia who said: “The responsibility of driving Malaysia towards
a nation of healthy individuals continues to be at the top of the agenda for the
Ministry of Health as we face sobering statistics on the state of our health – both
mentally and physically.

“The success of a nation is dependent on the health of its people and initiatives such as the
Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace survey become increasingly crucial as more and
more Malaysians enter the workforce every year. I am happy to see even more
organisations participating in this survey and contributing to this important
discussion,” concluded Dr Lee.

Commenting on the survey findings which were revealed at the Malaysia’s

Healthiest Workplace Summit 2019 earlier today, AIA Bhd.’s Chief Executive
Officer, Ben Ng said: “As advocates for workplace health, it is encouraging to
witness the highest number of participating companies in the survey’s three-year
history. For us, it is an affirmation that we are heading in the right direction as
we continue to create awareness on the benefits of a healthy workforce. With
the findings of this year’s survey, we hope that Corporate Malaysia will be able to
utilise these insights and implement strategies and interventions that will
benefit their employees’ health and wellbeing in the long run.”

“The survey continues to highlight the prevalence of depression, anxiety, sleep

insufficiency, to name a few, in our workforce which contributes to low levels of
productivity in organisations. There is a clear need for employers to first,
recognise that a happier and well-rested workforce is a more productive one and
second, to promote interventions that don’t just focus on physical and nutritional health but
also mental wellbeing. It is our hope that Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace by AIA Vitality
survey will continue to spur more positive action for the betterment of the
Malaysian workforce,” added Ben.
The Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace survey is an independent evaluation
commissioned by AIA and delivered in partnership with research
agency RAND Europe and local academic advisor Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia. Modelled after the Britain’s Healthiest Workplace – a
highly successful study which has been carried out in the UK since
2013, it is currently the only comprehensive science- backed
workplace survey ever conducted in Malaysia.

The survey is offered free-of-charge to Malaysian companies with a

minimum force of 20 staff. In return for their participation, companies
will receive a detailed organisational health report which helps them
understand the health risk factors within their workforce, as well as
the effectiveness of their health and wellness interventions.

The winners of the Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace by AIA Vitality 2019

Awards were also announced, where 15 companies were recognised for
their respective efforts in promoting workplace health and creating a
healthy environment for their employees.
 Malaysians have a hard time
sleeping well, survey shows
Syahirah Syed Jaafar & Erika Benjamin

The Edge Financial Daily

April 17, 2018 10:08 am +08

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on April 17, 2018.

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PETALING JAYA: A new survey shows that Malaysians generally

have a hard time getting good-quality sleep, with nine out of 10
suffering from one or more sleep problems.

In conjunction with World Sleep Day 2018, which took place

yesterday, sleep health specialist Am Life International Sdn Bhd
has unveiled findings of its inaugural Sleep Survey 2018, which
shows that of the top sleep problems encountered, 46% say it is
due to waking in the middle of the night, while 32% say they feel
tired and unrested in the morning.

Some 31% say they feel sleepy throughout the day.

In fact, 66% of those surveyed say they face such problems at

least once a week, Am Life said.

“Six in 10 Malaysians claim that having unhealthy lifestyles and

spending too much time on phones have also caused them
difficulty to fall asleep and to stay asleep,” the survey said.

Additionally, 52% say they are unable to sleep due to stress,

anxiety  and depression, while 26% blame it on environmental
issues.

As such, the top five consequences of sleep disorders include

having a headache (40%), fatigue (37%), trouble thinking or
concentrating (37%), shoulder or neck pain (33%), as well as
temperament and mood swings (26%).

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 The survey also seeks to highlight participants’ awareness of
sleep health and finds that Malaysians generally agree that it is
important to seek solutions when facing sleeping difficulties;
however, 40% say they do not know how.

“People are beginning to take sleep quality very seriously. The

relation to one’s health is strongly linked to good sleep having
been established firmly in people’s mind. The market will continue
to grow with good momentum and the ‘quality sleep market’
industry will be a major trend in the future,” Am Life president
and founder Lew Mun Yee told a media briefing yesterday.

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Malaysians use the internet an

average of 12 hours a day
09 DEC 2015 / 19:40 H.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians spend an average of 12 hours a day on the

internet according to the Multimedia and Communications Ministry (MCMC).
Malaysia also has a broadband penetration of 72.2% with active internet
users surpassing 19 million users with 98% of them using social media.
Its deputy minister Datuk Jailani Johari told the Dewan Negara that based on
an international study, 12% to 15% of daily internet browsing involved
pornographic sites, he said this data was disturbing as more Malaysians,
especially youth and children have ease of access to the internet.
He said that since 2011 to 2015 the MCMC had already blocked a total of
1,253 pornographic sites based on public complaints, but added that it was
nearly impossible to block all of these sites.

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"With the endless and boundless scope of the internet, it is impossible to
expect that all the lewd material can be blocked," he said, adding that
according to statistics, there are 260 pornographic sites that are formed
every day.
Jailani also said that the ministry will charge those who spread terrorist
propaganda, racist sentiments and defamation on the internet under the
Defamation Act of 1957.
"A crime is a crime doesn't matter if it is in the real world or the internet" he
said.
He said that according to studies by the ministry, Malaysians spend a total of
3 hours and 3 minutes a day to access the internet on their cell phones, a
total of 5 hours and 36 minutes to use tablets and computers and a further 3
hours and 27 minutes on social media

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