Choosing the right face mask for better protection during pandemic
Think of face masks as the latest trending accessory that can save your life and the lives of those you love.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Google Doodle honours Dr Wu Lien-teh, man behind the mask
Google Doodle paid tribute to Dr Wu on the doctor's 142nd birth anniversary.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Time to wear a better mask, experts say
Marr says how well a mask works depends on two things: filtration and fit.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Japan researchers show masks do block coronavirus, but not perfectly
When a mask was attached to the coughing head, cotton and surgical masks blocked more than 50% of the virus transmission.
Thu Oct 22 2020
IMARET extends aid to COVID-19 red zones
The aid had been distributed to hospitals, health clinics and prisons handling COVID-19 cases in Sabah and Kedah.
Mon Oct 05 2020
Medical masks best, cotton good, bandanas worse: droplet study
Medical masks offer significantly more protection against droplet spread than cotton alternatives while bandanas don't do much at all.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Overpriced N95 masks: Premises issued with RM2,000 compound
The premises was issued with a RM2,000 compound as the operator had violated Section 11 the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
Tue Jun 02 2020
N95 face masks priority for healthcare personnel in ICU, COVID-19 wards - Noor Hisham
Healthcare personnel in normal clinics can use a three-layer face mask when not dealing with COVID-19 patients.
Mon Apr 20 2020
'We're not hungry, we need masks' says Australian doctor on coronavirus frontline
While doctors and nurses in some hospitals struggle to obtain respiratory N95 face masks, Australians walking the streets can be seen wearing them.
Mon Apr 06 2020
Klang Valley residents can get face masks for free
Klang Valley residents can get N95 face masks for free at government health clinics and hospitals from today.
Tue Jun 25 2013
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024