![Period Poverty in Malaysia not at worrying stage - Nancy Period Poverty in Malaysia not at worrying stage - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684290430_NancyShukriJohor.jpg)
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
It's About YOUth: The harsh reality of period poverty
Period poverty is an issue that affects some 500 million people worldwide, but why does it often fly under the radar? Jernell Tan from AWAM and Nursyuhaidah Razak from Peduli Merah discuss going beyond providing free sanitary pads and normalising period talk.
Fri Jan 13 2023
![[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](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
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 MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670713152_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 MOH launches initiative to combat period poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670821210_TBkkm.jpg)
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 Taipei Metro to trial free sanitary products for women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665730324_SANITARY.jpg)
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 Scotland becomes first country to provide free sanitary products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660546154_Sanitary.jpg)
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
![Haid: Pendidikan penting untuk semua jantina Haid: Pendidikan penting untuk semua jantina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41455951853_tamponperiod.jpg)
Haid: Pendidikan penting untuk semua jantina
Seorang daripada dua remaja perempuan ingin ponteng sekolah apabila mereka datang haid, menunjukkan haid masih menjadi halangan mental untuk melakukan aktivit harian.
Thu May 26 2022
![Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634013588_sanitarytampons.jpg)
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? Explainer: What is period poverty?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606370259_PERIOD.jpg)
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