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
Zimbabwe women sew sanitary pads to help keep girls in school
Gladys Mukaratirwa realised that local girls were missing school every month because they could not afford disposable hygiene products.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Dr Nisha on a mission to encourage use of environmentally-friendly sanitary pads
The disposal of non-organic menstrual pads or sanitary napkins used for menses has a massive long term impact on the environment.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Miss Earth Malaysia expects to come up with own biodegradable sanitary pads by year-end
The newly crowned Miss Earth Malaysia 2020/21, Dr Nisha Thayananthan expects to come up with her own brand of biodegradable sanitary pads by year-end.
Sat Oct 10 2020
GST, women and womanhood
Linawati Adnan relates her views on GST, womanhood and the Gen-Y women.
Sat Apr 04 2015
Formula One: Sanitary towel is Nico Rosberg's fix for sweat
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has a unique solution to absorb sweat from trickling into his eyes, wearing a sanitary towel inside his helmet.
Fri Mar 27 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024