Japan's overwhelmingly male cabinet underlines gender gap, again
It remains to be seen how many female candidates the LDP will field in a snap election due on Oct. 27.
Tue Oct 01 2024
GE15: 31 women candidates win parliamentary seats, 15 secure state seats
A total of 31 female candidates out of the 127 who contested parliamentary seats in the GE15 have secured the people's mandate.
Sun Nov 20 2022
GE15: Women underdog candidates determined to put up fierce fight
Female candidates for the Ampang and Setiawangsa seats are confident that they have the advantage over the big names who are their rivals in the GE15.
Sun Nov 13 2022
Youths call for more young, female candidates this GE15
Malaysia's younger generation are calling for parties to close the gender gap in politics in the coming elections.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Female candidates make up 68 % of IPTA intake
They were chosen from 68,702 applicants, 24,489 or 58.9 per cent of them from the science stream and 17,084 (41.1 per cent) from the arts stream.
Thu Jul 11 2013
Women can't contest Iran's presidential election
Women can not contest Iran's June 14 presidential election, a member of the Islamic state's electoral watchdog said dashing the hopes of some 30 female candidates.
Fri May 17 2013
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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