Spice Girl Mel B shares more in expanded memoir, aims to help abuse survivors
The Spice Girls star recently released an expanded edition of her 2018 memoir 'Brutally Honest'.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Abused women find freedom in Kenyan village where men are banned
Umoja provides a refuge for women of the Samburu community and beyond fleeing female genital mutilation, domestic abuse or child marriage.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Could the Depp v. Heard case make other abuse survivors too scared to speak up?
Reform is needed to better balance the protection of men's individual reputations with the rights of women to speak about their experiences.
Fri Jun 03 2022
With jury picked, Johnny Depp opens US libel case against ex-wife Heard
Depp alleges Heard defamed him when she penned a December 2018 opinion piece about being a survivor of domestic abuse.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard face off again in US libel trial
A US defamation trial begins over allegations Heard made about domestic abuse.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Rapper Tyga arrested in domestic violence investigation
Tyga, 31, whose legal name is Michael Stevenson, was booked after a Tuesday incident in Hollywood, Los Angeles police said.
Wed Oct 13 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5:Couple sent to gallows over boys murder, Hillary Clinton unleashes new podcast.
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Thu Sep 24 2020
MCO: Avoid being victim of abuse, call Talian Kasih and PDRM - Ismail Sabri
The government has set up another special line to address domestic abuse cases, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Apr 12 2020
UN Chief urges countries to protect women against domestic abuse amid COVID-19 pandemic
Antonio Guterres is calling on governments to focus on the problem of domestic abuse amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced people to self-isolate in their homes.
Mon Apr 06 2020
Man charged with hurting second wife
Mohd Norzaidi Mohamed pleaded not guilty to punching his second wife in her ribs, causing fractures.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Australia under pressure to ban entry to singer Chris Brown
Australia was facing pressure to deny entry to American singer and hip-hop star Chris Brown over his history of domestic abuse.
Thu Sep 24 2015
TINA, the first SMS helpline for domestic abuse survivors
An acronym for 'Think I Need Aid', TINA is part of Women's Aid Organisation's national public education campaign, and the first of its kind in Malaysia.
Fri May 23 2014
Zimmerman detained after new gun trouble
George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watchman whose shooting of an unarmed black teen triggered a national scandal, has been detained over alleged domestic violence.
Mon Sep 09 2013
New Saudi law to protect women from domestic abuse
The law, approved by the cabinet is aimed at protecting people from "all forms of abuse" and offering them shelter as well as "social, psychological, and medical aid.
Thu Aug 29 2013
Ministry to provide men protection from domestic abuse
Efforts are being made to draft domestic laws to protect men from being abused, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim.
Thu Aug 01 2013
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