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
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024