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Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal

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
AWANI Review: Breaking Barriers | Confronting Unspoken Bias

AWANI Review: Breaking Barriers | Confronting Unspoken Bias

There are many unspoken stereotypes that make it harder for women to succeed in the workplace. Azielia Anne and Malisse Tan shine a spotlight on the unique challenges women face in their careers and discuss breaking down gender biases.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Meet the women pioneers creating green jobs in Arab countries

Meet the women pioneers creating green jobs in Arab countries

Arab women entrepreneurs say gender bias also makes it harder for them to attract investment from regional investors.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Gender bias in hiring can be costly to companies

Gender bias in hiring can be costly to companies

Gender biases can significantly affect employee productivity and the financial position of companies, even when they occur infrequently.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Can cardiological research overcome its gender bias?

Can cardiological research overcome its gender bias?

The fact that there are relatively few women in research poses a clear problem of representation and even induces methodological biases.
Wed Aug 19 2020
One way women have it better than men at work

One way women have it better than men at work

Men are twice as likely as women to have their request for a flexible work schedule rejected, according to a new study from Australia.
Tue Feb 09 2016
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024