Minister Rohani Karim on Gender Equality: Hit Targets, Not Chase Quotas
Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim tells the subtle difference between the pursuit of targets as opposed to the setting of quotas.
Fri Mar 30 2018
Social welfare dept is prepared to provide protection for victims of sexual crimes
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the ministry would assist the relevant authorities involved in the case.
Thu Aug 10 2017
Rohani: Family planning important for gender equality, women empowerment
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says access to reproductive health was among the Sustainable Development Goals for the period 2015 to 2030.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Action against parents, guardians for child neglect - Rohani
The recent incident in which a 12-year-old boy died while playing with firecrackers should be a warning to parents, according Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Ministry to provide counseling for parents, family members who lost their loved ones due to bullying
Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the counseling would be provided continuously to help the parents and family member to overcome their sorrow over the lost of their loved ones.
Thu Jun 15 2017
Flood evacuation centres are better organised - Rohani
Flood relief centres across the country are better managed this time around compared to previous years, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.
Sat Jan 28 2017
Father who stole schooling items doesn't qualify for welfare aid - Rohani
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says checks found that he did not qualify for welfare aid.
Wed Dec 21 2016
M'sia deplores selling of babies - Rohani
Malaysia deplores selling of babies, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.
Sun Nov 27 2016
Insurance initiative for the disabled - Rohani
It includes securing the agreement of an insurance company to introduce life insurance plan which can be renewed every year.
Thu Oct 27 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
Zika in Malaysia: Pregnant women advised not to panic
With Zika cases reported in Malaysia, pregnant women should take precautionary measures but not panic, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Domestic violence cases involving elderly worrying - Rohani
The number of domestic violence cases involving victims aged 60 and above is rising, and Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim is determined to find out why.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Put aside your handphones, talk to each other!
Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim noticed too many people playing their phones instead of talking to one another at her ministry's open house.
Sat Jul 09 2016
1,121 underage marriage applications received last year - Rohani
There were 827 applications for marriage below 16 years from the Muslim community last year, said Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.
Thu Apr 07 2016
No need for special department for men's affairs - Rohani
The Domestic Violence Act covers spouses of both genders, and action can be taken against a vicious wife, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says.
Fri Jan 08 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024