The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to national polar explorer, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Chairperson of the NGO, All Women Empowerment To Accelerate. In 2004, Dr Sharifah Mazlina became the first Asian woman to cross the South Pole, solo. Three years later, she reached the North Pole-making her the first Asian woman to reach both the North and South Poles.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Odour pollution: Ammonia gas detected at Sungai Pandan - Johor DOE
According to DOE, ammonia gas is commonly used by industries such as fertiliser factories and ice manufacturing plants.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
The eruption followed a series of small yet intense earthquakes in the Sundhnuks crater series.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Seismic data indicates huge underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars
Mars harbors water in the form of ice at its polar regions and in its subsurface.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
Sailors donned ice vests to beat the searing Mediterranean heat in Marseille.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat
Over 100 dead and 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases were recorded in India.
Sat Jun 29 2024
McDonald’s to end AI trial in US over ordering mishaps
The AI's reliability is questioned after mishaps like adding bacon to ice cream and ordering hundreds of dollars in chicken nuggets.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day
Winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said.
Thu May 30 2024
Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava
Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December
The eruption sent fountains of molten rock soaring from a roughly 3 km-long fissure.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold
The eruption left a trail of damage to roads and pipelines, cutting hot water to parts of Reykjanes peninsula during freezing temperatures.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures
Fountains of lava spews from 3 km long fissure.
Thu Feb 08 2024
The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts
After years of stability, Antarctica's sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.
Sun Jan 28 2024
Icelandic volcano calms down but risk remains
Authorities and geologists warned that danger still persisted.
Tue Jan 16 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024