WHO labels coronavirus a 'pandemic'

KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): The World Health Organization called the new coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday, issuing a grim warning that the global spread and severity of the illness was due to "alarming levels of inaction", AFP reported late yesterday.

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MARGMA: No critical shortage of medical gloves

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) is allaying fears of a critical shortage of medical gloves, as China and other countries battle the Wuhan virus, saying its members are ramping up production to meet demand.

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Design for productive workplaces

Office workers could easily spend more than half of their waking hours at the workplace, but more hours in the office may not equal to greater productivity, especially when the office is far from being a comfortable place.

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