First VP of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva a major contributor to the country's development
For 16 years, Aliyeva has honourably carried out the responsibilities of being a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Thu Sep 03 2020
TV Anchor James Chau: On Getting Mandela, Moon or Mugabe to Tell Their Story
Journalist and presenter James Chau has more to offer than just being another face on TV. The UN Goodwill Ambassador imparts his knowledge in journalism and activism.
Wed Jun 27 2018
'Feminism is not a stick with which to beat other women': Emma Watson tells off critics
The young British actress and graduate of Brown University was appointed a United Nations women's goodwill ambassador in July 2014, and served as an advocate for HeForShe.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Maria Sharapova to return as UN goodwill ambassador
Maria Sharapova will once again be a UN goodwill ambassador when her doping ban expires in April and she returns to international tennis competition, a UN statement said.
Fri Nov 11 2016
Anne Hathaway to help UN shine spotlight on working mothers
The Oscar winner has been named a goodwill ambassador for UN Women to help highlight on the unequal burden shouldered by working mothers.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Najib congratulates Michelle Yeoh on appointment as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Yeoh will focus on raising awareness and mobilising support for the recently launched Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Fri Mar 18 2016
United Nations suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador
The United Nations has suspended Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova as a goodwill ambassador after she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Cage renews appointment as goodwill ambassador
Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage calls for greater attention to human trafficking.
Wed Nov 06 2013
Haiti names Maria Bello as goodwill ambassador for women
Haiti's President Michel Martelly honoured US actress Maria Bello for her advocacy work on behalf of the Caribbean country's women.
Wed Oct 24 2012
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024