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The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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