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Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics

Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics

Athletes do not have to be among the top echelons of fame to gain traction online, says Kate Johnson.
Thu Jul 25 2024
UK to continue supporting Malaysia's TVET development - Envoy

UK to continue supporting Malaysia's TVET development - Envoy

Ailsa Terry said the UK is dedicated to improving access to skills and education, ensuring the future readiness of the global workforce.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency

Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency

The survey, based on interviews with 1,201 domestic workers in Southeast Asia, found 29% of those in Malaysia faced such conditions.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Fast fashion under spotlight on Bangladesh factory disaster anniversary

Fast fashion under spotlight on Bangladesh factory disaster anniversary

The disaster at Rana Plaza was one of the world's worst industrial tragedies and highlighted the failure to protect workers.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Gender gap at work far worse than expected: UN

Gender gap at work far worse than expected: UN

According to UN's International Labour Organization, the new data shows that women still have a much harder time finding a job than men.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, says ILO

Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, says ILO

New report ahead of the International Youth Day shows large regional differences in young people's prospects in the labour market.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Malaysia to deposit ratification of ILO Protocol 29 on forced labour

Malaysia to deposit ratification of ILO Protocol 29 on forced labour

Malaysia will deposit the ratification of the ILO Protocol 29, a protocol to the Forced Labour Convention today as part of the government's measures in addressing the issue.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Saravanan to visit Geneva, to focus on forced labour issue

Saravanan to visit Geneva, to focus on forced labour issue

Apart from that, the working visit will also focus on Malaysia's participation as a pathfinder country under the UN Alliance 8.7.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Malaysia seeks holistic solutions to end modern day slavery

Malaysia seeks holistic solutions to end modern day slavery

Hamzah said the government is looking at effective methods to reduce the problem of human trafficking and forced labour.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Afghan women losing jobs fast as economy shrinks and rights curtailed

Afghan women losing jobs fast as economy shrinks and rights curtailed

The Taliban will only allow women to work subject to their interpretation of Islamic law, prompting some to leave jobs out of fear.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Malaysia agrees to ratify ILO Protocol 29 to eradicate forced labour

Malaysia agrees to ratify ILO Protocol 29 to eradicate forced labour

Malaysia has agreed to ratify the ILO Protocol 29, which is the protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, as a testament to the government's commitment to eradicate forced labour.
Fri Nov 26 2021
More women in tourism sector lose job due to COVID-19 pandemic - Nancy

More women in tourism sector lose job due to COVID-19 pandemic - Nancy

More women workers in the tourism sector have been affected by job loss compared to men globally, as more women were involved in the tourism-related industries hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
Tue Nov 16 2021
MOHR drafting plan to overcome forced labour issue with ILO assistance

MOHR drafting plan to overcome forced labour issue with ILO assistance

In a statement MOHR said the action plan is being developed comprehensively and takes into consideration the true situation in the country.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Top Glove resolves all 11 ILO's forced labour indicators

Top Glove resolves all 11 ILO's forced labour indicators

Top Glove has effectively resolved all 11 ILO indicators of forced labour as of April 22.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Pandemic delays gender parity by a generation: WEF

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
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

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
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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