How social media is reshaping human connection
New hypothesis reveals social media's impact on human connection, possibly worsening social inequalities and mental health issues.
Sun Nov 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health
Socioeconomic inequalities, including income, education, housing instability, etc., pose a significant risk for poor dietary choices.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Poor countries can't afford to climate-proof - but can't afford not to
Preparing to cope with the worst impacts of climate change is essential.
Sat Feb 03 2024
In the movies, artificial intelligence is still a man's world
These cinematographic creations contribute to reinforcing inequalities in a field that is regarded as male-dominated.
Sun Feb 19 2023
The term 'climate justice' is everywhere right now, but what does it mean?
The notion of climate justice evokes the environmental inequalities between populations in different parts of the world.
Sun Nov 13 2022
COVID-19 brings inequalities into sharper focus, concern: EPF CEO
The impact of inequalities has been a challenging issue that hinders the development of communities around the world.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Budget allocation for women shows gov't efforts to address inequalities
Sumitra said the budget also touched on gender-related issues including violence against women, employment, health, and social protection.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Only half of women in developing world in charge of their own bodies - UN
Women in sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia are least likely to have control over their bodies.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Does art education favor racial inequalities in the sector? Researchers investigate
The aim is to give arts and education organisations the tools to enact long-term structural changes towards greater inclusion in the arts.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Urgent need for Malaysia to improve public service delivery, says Sta Maria
She said the pandemic also exposed widening gaps among the population and its growing inequalities.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Women inch towards equal legal rights despite COVID-19 risks, World Bank says
Malpass says this pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities that disadvantage girls and women.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Providing decent living with minimum energy
Widespread deployment of advanced technologies would be necessary, as well as the elimination of mass global inequalities.
Sat Oct 03 2020
The trailblazing Vietnamese beauty queen pushing girls to stay in school
H'Hen poured all of her Miss Universe prize money into scholarship programmes for schoolchildren.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Worsening inequalities: The courage to face the challenge
Whether it is at the national or global level, it is clear that the struggle against inequality requires sincerity, courage and determination on the part of those who matter.
Sun Jan 29 2017
World prosperity has not been shared by all: UN chief
Ban notes inequalities, extreme poverty, unemployment, social exclusion and environmental degradation continue to be prominent features of societies around the world.
Wed Dec 21 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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