America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency
Gender was part of the campaign landscape in many different ways this election.
Fri Nov 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE
Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
Mon Nov 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Breaking the chains of economic violence: Policy recommendations for empowering women
Womens empowerment seeks not just equality but equity, addressing the unique needs and challenges in well-being, finances, and education.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia
Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 2024
A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct. 27 general election.
Thu Oct 24 2024
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
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
Governments want babies, but people want choices
More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Reframing how we talk about having kids or not
The debate over falling birth rates has taken centre stage worldwide, with some people vilifying those who choose to not have children.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal
Caregiving and household burdens cited as main barriers, anxiety and depression prevalent.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Two killed in fiery crash near Kota Kinabalu Airport
Kota Kinabalu Fire and Rescue Station chief Ordine Gilu said the identities and genders of the victims have yet to be established.
Fri Aug 30 2024
The Future Is Female: Women & Wealth - Securing Financial Futures
This episode of #TheFutureIsFemale shines a spotlight on financial literacy for women - an essential yet often overlooked aspect of empowerment. Melisa Idris speaks to financial planner and financial literacy provider, Aisya Rahman, founder & CEO of Aisya Rahman Advisory, which runs financial literacy workshops exclusively for professional women, women entrepreneurs, and stay at home mums.
Sun Aug 11 2024
Olympics: Boxing - Algerian Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute
I just had the performance I was looking to deliver today, to make the fans happy, said Imane Khelif.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row
Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics mid-fight on Thursday after she sustained a series of crunching blows from Imane Khelif.
Fri Aug 02 2024
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
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
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