Kapayan rep wants govt to look into affordable or free sanitary products to address period poverty

By KRISTY INUS

KOTA KINABALU: A DAP state representative has suggested that the government look into providing affordable, tax-free or even free sustainable sanitary products to address “period poverty’’.

Kapayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang (pic) said Wednesday (Jan 27) this following news reports on the predicament among women and girls unable to afford sanitary napkins, even those in urban areas.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Sabah , Women's health , Period poverty , Sanitary products , Jannie Lasimbang

Next In Nation
Police seeking teen suspected of giving toddler a black eye
Body found in bag believed to be missing Ampang woman, say cops
Nadma coordinating immediate action in six flood-hit states, says Anwar
Terengganu Wildlife Department captures wild elephant in Kemaman
Suspect in Serdang fast-food restaurant assault called up for questioning
Police release names of 10 companies linked to fraud
Dewan Negara passes 13 bills, adjourns sine die
Warisan's Saifulah still keen on contesting Lamag by-election
Collision claims lives of father, son in Jeli
Almost 2,000 reports lodged over viral animal neglect case, says DVS

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.