Should the wearing of face mask be made compulsory?
The use of a face mask is not compulsory in private vehicles or during physical activities.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Antibacterial soap no real threat to germs
Antibacterial soaps only became effective after microbes had been soaked in it for more than nine hours, researchers say.
Wed Sep 16 2015
The dirtiest places on an airplane, ranked
Samples gathered show that bathrooms in airplanes and airports actually have fewer germs than other things we consider far less innocuous like the tray table.
Wed Sep 09 2015
CAUTION: Stay away from 'hands as handkerchief' sneezers!
"If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands," the CDC also cautioned to stop the spread of germs.
Fri Jun 26 2015
Washing your hands is the easiest way to save lives
World Hand Hygiene Day (May 5) is the opportune moment to remember that germs are primarily transmitted by your hands.
Tue May 05 2015
Early exposure to dirt and bacteria could lower allergy, asthma risks
A new study has found that exposing newborns to dust, animal dander and germs can reduce risk of developing asthma later in life.
Sat Jun 07 2014
Clean cutting boards a must for avoiding E. coli contamination
According to a recent study, hospitals aren't the only places where the multi-drug-resistant bacteria E. coli may be lurking.
Sat Apr 12 2014
Only five percent of us wash our hands properly: study
Most people didn't wash their hands long enough to kill germs, according to a research by Michigan State University.
Sat Jun 15 2013
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024