The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
Single dads can have children via surrogacy too
Surrogate children to single men face no more chance of emotional trauma than any other children.
Fri Jul 21 2023
From extended paternity leave to a baby bonus, Singapore is encouraging people to have children
To encourage fathers to be more actively involved in the arrival of a child, paternity leave will be doubled as of January 1, 2024.
Wed Feb 22 2023
UMNO appoints MT members, ministers to spearhead election machinery in six states
UMNO has appointed several MT members and ministers as "foster fathers" to ensure its focus and the workings of party machinery for the coming six state polls.
Sat Jan 14 2023
Landslide: More than 80 pct of collapsed site dug, inspected - JBPM
More than 80 pct of the collapsed area at Fathers' Organic Farm campsite, Gohtong Jaya, here has been checked by rescuers so far to find the remaining of nine victims who are still missing.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Landslide: SAR Ops suspended, to resume at 8 am today
As of last night, 12 more victims are reported missing while 21 bodies have been found and 61 rescued out of a total of 94 victims.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Court: Children born overseas can get citizenship by operation of law if father is Malaysian
Only children born overseas to Malaysian fathers who are married to foreign spouses are entitled to get citizenship by operation of law, the Court of Appeal held.
Thu Aug 11 2022
PM wishes Happy Father's Day to all fathers
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wished all fathers in the country Happy Father's Day in conjunction with the celebration today.
Sun Jun 19 2022
PM extends Father's Day greetings
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today wished all fathers - someone often described as a hero, role model and inspiration - a Happy Father's Day.
Sun Jun 20 2021
Meghan writes children's book inspired by Prince Harry
Meghan says the book aimed to capture "the warmth, joy, and comfort of the relationship between fathers and sons from all walks of life."
Wed May 05 2021
Dependent Registration in MySejahtera will be launched tomorrow, making it easier for senior citizens to register
Khairy says after the Dependent Registration launch tomorrow, people can register on behalf of their mothers, fathers, grandparents.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Cambodia's cash-strapped cyclo drivers treated to pedal-in movie
They were shown the new film "Fathers" by local director Huy Yaleng, about a cyclo driver's daily battle to support his family.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Sungai Gong odour pollution: Four factory managers remanded for six days
Noor Azam said the suspects who are brothers have been managing the factory since their fathers death.
Sat Sep 05 2020
Estee Lauder sued for discriminating against new fathers
The company's parental leave policy allows new fathers to take two weeks of paid leave for "child bonding," while new moms get six weeks, according to a lawsuit filed.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Obese fathers may also affect children's development, says study
Women have been warned of the risks of obesity during pregnancy, but a new study shows obese fathers may also influence children's development.
Tue Jan 03 2017
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