Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal
Caregiving and household burdens cited as main barriers, anxiety and depression prevalent.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Olympics - India get sleep doctor on board to put performance anxiety to bed
Optimized sleep repairs bones and muscles, boosts immunity and enhances cognitive function, says Monika Sharma, benefiting athletes greatly.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Therapy dogs comfort passengers at Istanbul Airport
The airport has been running the program to help reduce stress and anxiety amongst passengers passing through its terminals.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Know the threats: keeping children healthy on social media
Research on the impact of social media on mental health has shown mixed results, reflecting the complexities involved.
Sun Oct 08 2023
How FOMO might lurk behind teen social media anxiety
For teenagers with a high fear of missing out, high social media use is linked to increased anxiety.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Scrolling into stress: How climate fears hit youth
Our young people are getting a dose of social media-driven eco-anxiety over the environment. There are ways we can help them beat it.
Sat Oct 07 2023
MOH refutes claim that nurses will be given Virus X vaccine
MOH advised the public to refrain from sharing such false information as it can cause public anxiety.
Thu Oct 05 2023
What do we know about long COVID in kids?
It's hard to live with the uncertainty of not knowing how long symptoms will last.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Affirmative action policies should extend from race-based to need-based - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said if the policies were considered to be too focused on race, it would create animosity and anxiety.
Mon Aug 21 2023
New 'Black Mirror' season begins by tackling actors' anxiety about AI
"I do hope that it sparks proper conversation about the really terrible repercussions that AI can have if it goes too far off the rails," says star Annie Murphy.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Worry burnout, or when too much worry leaves you exhausted and overwhelmed
This condition has symptoms similar to those of a work-related burnout, except that it is rooted outside the work sphere.
Sat May 13 2023
How depression and anxiety are costing Singapore $11.7 billion a year
Mental health conditions, from anxiety to depression, can take a heavy toll on a country's economy.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Hotel operators, workers in Genting Highlands worry over road closure
The one-year closure of the B66 Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road following the landslide tragedy has caused concern and anxiety among many parties.
Fri Dec 23 2022
One in four Ukrainians at risk of mental disorder due to conflict - WHO
WHO estimates about 10 million people are at risk of some form of a mental disorder, varying from anxiety, stress to more severe conditions.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Do you dream of former partners? Here's what that may mean
What if the content of our dreams, even the most surprising ones, was linked to our anxiety levels?
Sat Aug 06 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024