The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to national polar explorer, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Chairperson of the NGO, All Women Empowerment To Accelerate. In 2004, Dr Sharifah Mazlina became the first Asian woman to cross the South Pole, solo. Three years later, she reached the North Pole-making her the first Asian woman to reach both the North and South Poles.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Thailand to prosecute security personnel over deaths of 78 protesters in 2004 crackdown
The crackdown has since killed more than 7,600 people in Thailand's predominantly Muslim provinces near Malaysia.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Chua Jui Meng contributed immensely to country - PM
Datuk Chua Jui Meng was the country's longest-serving Health Minister, for nine years from 1995 to 2004.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Take my Athens 2004 story as an inspiration for Paris 2024 - Chong Wei
Datuk Lee Chong Wei said national shuttlers should not give up and fight to the last drop to ensure they can qualify for the Olympic Games.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Azalina returns to be in charge of legal affairs
Azalina is a person of vast experience as a Cabinet member and has helmed various ministries since 2004.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Azmin Ali loses Gombak seat to former mentee
Mohamed Azmin failed to defend the Gombak parliamentary seat he had held since 2004, when he lost to his protege Amirudin Shari.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: Ismail Sabri up against two contenders in Bera
Ismail Sabri who had been the incumbent of the seat since 2004, is challenged by Abas Awang (PH-PKR) and Datuk Asmawi Harun (PN-Bersatu).
Sat Nov 05 2022
GE15: Pahang MB ready to defend Jelai state seat
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail is ready to defend the Jelai state seat he has won since 2004, in the GE15.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Smoking in public places: 30,311 notices issued in first six months this year - Khairy
The notices were issued under Section 32B of the Control of Tobacco Products Regulations 2004.
Thu Jul 21 2022
US officials say Pentagon committed to understanding UFO origins
A govt report documented more than 140 cases of unidentified aerial phenomena that US military pilots had observed since 2004.
Wed May 18 2022
PRS has grown into a mature political party - GPS chairman
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is of the opinion that Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), which was established in 2004, has grown into a mature political party.
Sun Apr 24 2022
435 notices issued for smoking-related offences in N. Sembilan
Mohammad Faid said 116 integrated operations were carried out statewide and 2,153 premises were inspected.
Thu Mar 24 2022
R. Kelly accuser says she reached $200,000 settlement after herpes diagnosis
Kate said she settled with Kelly in 2004, and that the herpes diagnosis "greatly affected" her ability to enter future relationships.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Fun and fantasy fuel staying power of 'Friends'
"Friends" may have ended its run in 2004 but the appeal of the comedy shows no sign of waning and is reflected in a reunion special.
Thu May 27 2021
Rise in SSPN, SSPN-i PLUS accounts - Dasuki
As of February this year, there is a total of 4.86 million SSPN and SSPN-i Plus accounts involving a total savings of RM8.28 billion since it was established in 2004.
Mon Apr 12 2021
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024