Trusted voices of the pandemic

At the fore: UPM’s Dr Malina and UM’s Dr Awang Bulgiba were sought out for their expert opinions during the pandemic.

Petaling Jaya: Two years ago, Assoc Prof Dr Malina Osman was a little-known academic with a relatively “leisurely” life.

Then, the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and the epidemiologist was swept into the spotlight.