The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women
In the most recent World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Index, Malaysia dropped 12 places—now ranking 114th out of 146 countries. Most concerning is our standing at 134th place for gender equality in political empowerment, placing us just 12 spots from the very bottom.What initiatives and policies can pave the way for greater female political representation in Malaysia? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and DAP Wanita Chief about the HerLead programme and its mission to elevate women's roles in politics.
Sun Jul 28 2024
The $91-million question: What happens to Biden's campaign money?
Joe Biden's re-election campaign has a massive bank account that could benefit an alternative candidate if he dropped his White House bid.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met
Hamas has dropped a key demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before it would sign an agreement.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Thomas Cup: Tze Yong dropped, Hon Jian takes over - Rexy
Ng Tze Yong was forced to skip the Thomas Cup 2024 due to injury and "not in a position to play", said Rexy Mainaky.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
At least 50 hurt as LATAM's Boeing 787 to Auckland 'just dropped' mid-flight
Safety experts say most airplane accidents are caused by a cocktail of factors that need to be thoroughly investigated.
Tue Mar 12 2024
China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns
The National Bureau of Statistics said the total number of people in China dropped by 2.08 million, or 0.15%, to 1.409 billion in 2023.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Number of flood victims drops as of midday today - NADMA
The total number of flood victims in Kelantan, Terengganu, Johor, and Pahang has dropped to 22,033 people placed in 92 temporary relief centres as of midday.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Number of flood victims in Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah continues to rise
While in Terengganu, the number has slightly dropped and no change in Johor.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Number of flood victims increases in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang
The number of flood victims seeking shelter at the temporary relief centres in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang increased tonight but dropped in Negeri Sembilan.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak
In Pasir Mas, Kelantan, the number of evacuees dropped to 957 families this morning from 969 families last night.
Thu Dec 21 2023
E-hailing driver nabbed for allegedly hitting passenger with foldable chair
The incident is believed to have occurred after the suspect heard the victim slamming the car door when he dropped her off, police said.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output
Drought has delayed Indonesia's planting for the 2024 harvest, after the country's output this year dropped.
Thu Dec 14 2023
COVID-19 situation in Malaysia still under control - MOH
The rate of COVID-19 admission, including suspected COVID-19 patients, to health facilities dropped to 2.0 for every 100,000 population.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Floods: More evacuees in Perak, fewer in Selangor this morning
In Selangor, the number of evacuees being housed in relief centres dropped slightly to 697 people from 178 families.
Fri Nov 10 2023
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024