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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
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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
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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
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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
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GST, women and womanhood
Linawati Adnan relates her views on GST, womanhood and the Gen-Y women.
Sat Apr 04 2015
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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