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Endometriosis: Recognising the symptoms and signs

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

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

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

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
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024