Taliban replaces women's ministry with ministry of virtue and vice
Workers in the Afghan capital Kabul replaces signs for the country's women's ministry with those for the Taliban's moral police.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Welfare home reported with occupants in 'cage' under probe
The Women's Ministry is awaiting an official report on a welfare home in Perak whose occupants are reportedly placed in a fenced cubicle.
Tue Oct 25 2016
Women's ministry welcomes call to reduce work hours for civil servants
A six-hour work day will be able to provide work-life balance to civil servants, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says.
Sun Sep 04 2016
Women's ministry in talks with police to have access to sex offenders list
This will allow the Welfare Department to cross-check names before an individual can set up or work at any nursery.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Rebranding maids to 'home managers'
More than just maids, home managers are qualified persons who have undergone courses in home management, meal preparation, looking after children and the handicapped, as well as healthcare.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Teen IS recruit: Ministry awaits investigation findings on 14-year-old suspect
Women's Minister Rohani Abdul Karim says she is confident that the case would be referred to the ministry as the girl was underage.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Not all caning of children criminal: Women's Ministry
What's proposed in the new Act was for a more detailed provision on actions which cause physical or mental injuries to children, including caning.
Sun Jan 25 2015
SOP for 24-hour kindies in the making
Such kindergartens have been deemed a necessity by parents working in the health and manufacturing sectors, the Women's Ministry says.
Fri May 02 2014
Women's ministry frowns against under-age marriage
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is looking into the case of a 13 years old who was raped by a 40-year-old man in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Thu May 23 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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