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
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