The purpose of this review is to provide the overview of available systems and potential future systems for communication during disaster in Malaysia. Electronic searches in major subject loci databases such as MEDLINE (via PUBMED), Ovid, Science Direct, Scopus, IEEE Xplore digital library and Springer are used in conducting the reviews. The major challenge is to integrate between readily available communications systems at pre-disaster, during disaster and post-disaster. Therefore, this review will further provide information for the policy makers, responsible personnel as well as researchers on the vulnerability of the communication systems during disaster and the future direction of effective communication system in Malaysia.

Body fat percentage is regarded as an important measurement for diagnosis of obesity. The aim of this study is to determine the association of high body fat percentage (BF%) and lifestyle among adult women. The study was conducted on 327 women, aged 40-59 years, recruited during a health screening program. Data on socio-demography, dietary intake and physical activity were collected through validated questionnaires. BF% was measured using InBody 270 Body Impedance analyzer machine. Association between lifestyle factors and body fat percentage were investigated using multiple linear regression, adjusted for age and body mass index (BMI). Intake of protein, calcium and physical activity on household intensity were the predictors of high BF%.

This study aims to determine the type of physical activity that best predicts risk of adiposity amongst Malay female university students residing in Klang Valley, Malaysia. A total of 316 female youth aged 18 to 25 years old were recruited for this study. Their physical activities were assessed using Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH). Body fat percentage was measured via InBody 270 Body Impedance analyzer machine. Bivariate logistic regression was used to assess the association between physical activities and body fat percentage. Result from this study highlighted that total time per week of commuting (OR = 2.92, 95% CI: 1.18-7.31, p < 0.05) and the activity score of leisure time activities (OR = 2.47, 95% CI: 1.37-5.34, p < 0.05) are able to predict the risk of adiposity amongst Malay female youth.

This study focuses on identifying the best site for placement of pulse oximeter probe for accurate measuring of oxygen saturation. Twenty-three healthy male volunteers aged 20 to 40 years old were recruited in this study. Cold pressor test was done to stimulate vasoactivity and 460 measurements of SpO(2) level were obtained throughout the study. The results were analyzed using ANOVA with p < 0.05 was considered to be significant. Bias between sites are determined using Bland-Altman plot whilst the internal consistency of each measurement sites are identified via Cronbach-Alpha (alpha). Results showed that the best site for cutaneous oxygen saturation measurement is at the earlobe using the ear sensor. Portable finger pulse oximeter oxygen saturation estimation is accurate and reliable at specific fingers (thumb, right middle and right ring fingers) regardless of stimulation on peripheral vasoactivity.