Endometriosis: Recognising the symptoms and signs
Endometriosis affects up to 300,000 women in Malaysia, although figures could be higher due to under-diagnosis.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Govt remains consistent in protecting women's rights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt would ensure relevant policies are drawn up to ensure women's rights continue to be upheld.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Japan's new female 'role models' seek to empower other women
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is one of the very few women who hold senior government posts in Japan, where society remains male dominated.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Appreciate, respect and treat women with kindness - Raja Zarith Sofiah
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, Raja Zarith Sofiah wished all women in Malaysia a happy International Women's Day 2024.
Fri Mar 08 2024
"Fight for life" by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza
Doron, a veterinary nurse managed to telephone her mother Simona Steinbrecher moments before she was abducted to Gaza.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Women continue to shine in sports management
The involvement of women in local sports management is no longer something foreign, as many today drive the excellence of Malaysian sports.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Gutsy woman excels in farming, rakes in lucrative income
Rosmarizan Mohd Bakari cultivates 50 acres of padi land in Pasir Puteh, while also starting to cultivate sugarcane near her home in Ketereh.
Fri Mar 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress
We are at a critical juncture in history, and investing in our women is more urgent than ever.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan
Activists donned purple and held demonstrations from Jakarta and Singapore to Istanbul, Berlin, Caracas and Montevideo.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Police fire pepper spray after Women's Day protest in Istanbul
The protesters pushed riot police shields, triggering the tussles with police, while the rest of the crowd of around 2,000 dispersed.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Anwar wants GLCs, GLICs to have more women decision-makers
In the government sector, women participation at the top level had increased but there was still room for improvement, Anwar said.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Children and a career: Women footballers adapt their goals
But at the highest level, combining a playing career and children remains relatively rare.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Activists rally, some governments seek change as world marks Women's Day
Marches and other events were planned in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad, Karachi, Istanbul and Singapore, among other cities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
In economics, women's voices still struggle to be heard
Women remain a small minority in a field that is still seen by many as being dominated by men in suits.
Wed Mar 08 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024