Woman loses leg after falling on Bangkok travelator
The force of the fall caused the protective cover of the "flat escalator" to open, pulling the woman's left leg into its mechanism.
Fri Jun 30 2023
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia
By mandating laws or regulations to be applied in institutional care or foster care, it will give the children a protective environment.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Former Pakistan PM Khan gets court protection against arrest
Imran Khan was granted protective bail by a court in the eastern city of Lahore, providing him respite from arrest for two weeks .
Tue Feb 21 2023
This heat-protective fabric is inspired by camels
Scientists in China are working on creating a fabric that can protect humans from extreme heat.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes could one day help in the fight against cancer
The research reviews the potential of the Solanaceae family of plants as potential cancer treatments, focusing on the alkaloids.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Pfizer/BioNTech say data show COVID-19 vaccine safe and protective in kids
The companies said the vaccine generated an immune response in the 5-to-11-year-olds in their Phase II/III clinical trial.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles
Thailand is turning trash into treasure by upcycling bottles into protective clothing for people at risk of coronavirus infection.
Fri Sep 03 2021
COVID-19 vaccine a protective shield against more severe infection
Dr Noor Hisham said fully vaccinated individuals would experience less severe symptoms compared to those who have not been vaccinated.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Double COVID jab seems to curb Delta variant: EMA
Cavaleri said emerging data from real world evidence are showing that two doses of vaccines are protective against the Delta variant.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Nadma receives ICT, medical equipment from US
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has received information technology (ICT) and medical equipment as well as personal protective equipment (PPE) worth RM1 million from the United States.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Use of saliva samples for COVID-19 test at govt hospitals soon - Dr Adham
Dr Adham said the sampling method using saliva is self-collected and this is expected to save on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Thu Feb 18 2021
Former Lord President Salleh Abas laid to rest
The burial process was handled by some 10 personnel from the Terengganu Health Department who were wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Sat Jan 16 2021
Christmas Eve concert held in Paris' fire-wrecked Notre Dame
Wearing hard hats and protective suits, members of the choir of Notre Dame Cathedral sang inside the medieval Paris landmark for the first time since last year's devastating fire
Fri Dec 25 2020
50-something Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. hungry to fight again
The former heavyweight champion moved into a COVID-protective glass box and went nose-to-nose with Roy Jones Jr.
Sat Nov 28 2020
Female reproductive hormones could help protect against severe forms of COVID-19
A UIC researcher has shown that estrogen and progesterone could also have a protective effect against certain COVID-19 symptoms.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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