The Future Is Female: Educating for Humanity
Dr Wendy Yee has spent nearly two decades working in education, youth development, and peace studies—bringing together academic research and hands-on experience in the classroom. Now, she’s leading efforts to create a school culture that fosters global citizenship and values-driven leadership. But what does that actually look like in practice, within an education system that still prioritises grades and standardisation? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Wendy Yee, Principal of Soka International School Malaysia.
Sun Mar 16 2025
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[OPINION] Unfinished business: why Malaysia's women are still waiting for equality
Deep-rooted gender inequality and institutional biases still cast a long shadow over any progress made.
Fri Mar 07 2025

Trump floats $5 million 'gold card' as a route to US citizenship
"Wealthy people would be coming into our country by buying this card," says Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 26 2025

US appeals court rejects Trump's emergency bid to curtail birthright citizenship
The executive order remains separately blocked by judges in Maryland, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?
Here are the latest developments in some of the biggest cases.
Wed Feb 12 2025

Trump's order curtailing US birthright citizenship blocked by third judge
The preliminary injunction that the judge issued creates an extra legal barrier preventing Donald Trump's order from taking effect.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide
Today, virtually every baby born on US soil is a US citizen upon birth, says the US District Judge.
Thu Feb 06 2025

22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order
Losing out on citizenship would prevent those individuals from having access to federal programs like Medicaid health insurance.
Wed Jan 22 2025

Sweden seeks to change constitution to be able to revoke citizenships
Sweden may revoke passports of dual citizens who gained them through fraud, bribery, or threats, or those convicted of treason or espionage.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Biden says it is awful that Trump is seeking to do away with US birthright citizenship
Joe Biden says the Donald Trump transition seemed smooth but noted internal issues within Trump's team during the handover.
Tue Jan 07 2025

What is US birthright citizenship and can Trump end it?
Here's a look at US birthright citizenship and Trump's legal authority to restrict it.
Sat Dec 21 2024

Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the US illegally
Trump says he plans to also take executive action on his first day in office to try to end birthright citizenship.
Mon Dec 09 2024

Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix 'sexist' constitution
The legislation still needs to be approved by the upper house, but campaigners are hopeful it should go through.
Fri Oct 18 2024

Dewan Rakyat passes Constitution Amendment Bill on citizenship
Landmark legislation grants citizenship rights to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.
Thu Oct 17 2024

Malaysia firm on no dual citizenship policy for now - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says any amendments to the policy would only be considered if there were specific requirements.
Fri Oct 11 2024

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025