Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace
Women face systemic challenges in accessing senior positions across all countries and sectors, undermining economic growth.
Sun Jun 16 2024
International Women’s Day: 10 women to watch in 2024
At the current rate of progress, it will take 131 years to reach full gender parity, according to the WEFs Global Gender Gap Report 2023.
Fri Mar 08 2024
These are the world's most gender-equal countries
It will take 131 years to close the global gender gap, but some countries are much closer to achieving gender parity than others.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Not enough women in senior positions in Malaysia - Report
Research has found that working models have a significant impact on the number of women in senior management, Silvia Tan said.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Closing the gender gap for women could help economies out of crisis
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2022 benchmarks the evolution of gender-based gaps in four areas.
Sat Jul 16 2022
[COLUMNIST] Women's issues are also issues that require the national (or the other gender's) attention
To address Malaysia's gender gap effectively, schools have to equip teachers to teach a variety of education modules at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Pandemic delays gender parity by a generation: WEF
The annual Global Gender Gap Report reveals that the goalposts for gender parity appeared to be moving further away.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Focus will be on 4K framework in empowering women - Rina
Rina said the framework would be the basis for the formation of a women's empowerment programme this year.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Towards a Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
While women in Malaysia excel in education and healthcare, women continue to lag behind men in economic and political participation.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Trailblazing woman mechanic changes wheels, oil and stereotypes in Egypt
El Kholy opened her own car maintenance centre and is also helping other aspiring female mechanics enter the male-dominated trade.
Tue Jan 05 2021
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024