Malaysia presents sixth periodic report on implementation of UN CEDAW in Geneva
KPWKM said this is the first time that Malaysia was led by a minister (Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri) to present its periodic report.
Fri May 24 2024
Nancy heads Malaysian delegation at CEDAW in Geneva, Switzerland
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to address arising questions and defend the country's Sixth Periodic Report to the CEDAW Committee.
Fri May 17 2024
Is Malaysia's premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?
Premarital HIV screening for Muslim couples is justified on religious grounds. But at what cost?
Fri Dec 01 2023
First female malay professor Fatimah Hamid Don laid to rest
Puan Sri Professor Emeritus Dr Fatimah Hamid Don breathed her last while in the recovery phase after battling a stroke the past year.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Malaysia submits sixth periodic report to CEDAW
This report is a testament of Malaysia's commitment to implement the provisions under CEDAW while upholding the rights of women.
Tue May 10 2022
UN Malaysia congratulates government on election to human rights council
The United Nations (UN) in Malaysia welcomed Malaysia's pledge to mainstream human rights standards across policies and engage on other human rights treaties.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Social media-based traffickers on the rise
Traffickers are likely to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to target more children across Southeast Asia for online sexual abuse.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Citizenship, gender discrimination & CEDAW : Here's what you need to know
Malaysia is a party to CEDAW, created to protect the safety and interest of women. Here's what you need to know about CEDAW.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Women Ministry plans to enact law to address gender discrimination
The ministry is committed to ensure there is no discrimination against women in the public or the private sector.
Wed Nov 02 2016
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024