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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024