Period Poverty in Malaysia not at worrying stage - Nancy
Menstrual or period poverty in Malaysia is not at a worrying level with the government providing sanitary napkins to the groups involved.
Wed May 17 2023
![[COLUMNIST] A sense of urgency required in resolving dilapidated health and education infrastructure for East Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638329257_SabahSarawak.jpg "[COLUMNIST] A sense of urgency required in resolving dilapidated health and education infrastructure for East Malaysia")
[COLUMNIST] A sense of urgency required in resolving dilapidated health and education infrastructure for East Malaysia
The unity government does not have much time to delay or postpone resolving the MA63 agenda.
Wed Jan 04 2023
MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty
Women's health care in this country needs to be stressed upon and should start from basic self-care such as hygiene during menstruation.
Tue Dec 13 2022
MOH launches initiative to combat period poverty
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said for a start, the initiative would be implemented at her office at the MOH building.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Taipei Metro to trial free sanitary products for women
The move was spurred by a recent push in some neighbouring Asian countries to tackle "period poverty"
Fri Oct 14 2022
Scotland becomes first country to provide free sanitary products
The law will have a significant effect on reducing "period poverty," the inability to afford sanitary products, and help many women.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women
Period poverty not only exists in wealthy nations like the UK and US, but it also happens in developing countries like Malaysia.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Explainer: What is period poverty?
In some parts of the world, taboos surrounding periods even make menstruating women unwelcome in public places.
Thu Nov 26 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
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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
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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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024