The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters
To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024

Teacher with stage 4 cancer graduates with PhD, aims to inspire his students
A teacher from Beaufort was determined to complete his PhD degree in order to be an inspiration to his students, even after being diagnosed with stage four lymphoma.
Wed Nov 30 2022

MOHE to leave alleged stolen PHD research case to UM, police - Noraini
MOHE will leave the case of a foreign PhD student who claimed that his research had been stolen by a UM supervisor, which went viral on social media recently, to UM and police for further action.
Sat Sep 03 2022

12 students receive scholarship from Agong
Eight of the recipients were awarded the scholarship to pursue Phd, while the remaining for Master's degree programmes.
Wed Jun 29 2022

Visually impaired mum with seven children finally earns her PhD
Being visually impaired has not dampened Norhayati Sambak's spirit to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in accounting.
Wed Jun 15 2022

More international students applied to pursue PhD in M'sia the last two years despite MCO
The number of applications received from international students pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Malaysia has increased despite the implementation of the MCO in the last two years.
Fri Feb 11 2022

MOH opens further study offers for permanent, contract officers
MOH will open offers to pursue studies at the Master's degree, area of special interest (AOSI) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) to the ministry's permanent and contract officers.
Sat Jan 15 2022

Agong, Permaisuri congratulate UTM's eldest graduate
Their Majesties have congratulated Dr Abdul Rahim Ramli on achieving his dream of becoming a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the age of 70.
Sun Dec 12 2021

Man achieves dream of having a doctorate degree at age 70
Dr Abdul Rahim Ramli is a proud and happy man, as he finally received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree after six years of hard work, at age 70.
Sat Dec 11 2021

"Born into a poor family, its not my nature to insult people" - Ahmad Maslan apologises
UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has openly apologised to any party who was upset with his previous statement.
Fri Jan 15 2021

I just realised, apparently I dont have a PhD - Annuar Musa
"I just realised apparently I dont have a PhD," said former Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa, cynically through his Twitter page earlier today.
Sun Jan 10 2021

'No need for PhD to know people are facing hardship' - Syed Saddiq chides Ahmad Maslan
The Muar Member of Parliament cynically said that a PhD is not needed to know the condition of the people who are currently in distress.
Sat Jan 09 2021

Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman
Zambry holds a PhD and a Masters degree from Temple University, the US and a Masters degree and Bachelor of Economic (Hons) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Wed Aug 12 2020

11 students receive scholarship from Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today conferred the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) for the 2020/2021 session to 11 students.
Tue Jul 21 2020

115 PhD scholars urge all parties to support Muhyiddin's government
The scholars also suggested that the Prime Minister be given the opportunity to lead the country until the 15th General Election in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Constitution.
Fri Jun 19 2020

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025