[COLUMNIST] The Fall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady
Bangladeshi youth are exercising political agency and articulating a vision of good governance and a merit-based society.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Architect Tan Pei Ing is no 'Bob the Builder', more of Malaysia's Iron Lady of Construction
Women face myriad obstacles in construction and architecture but that has not stopped PI Architect founder Datuk Tan Pei Ing from scaling great heights.
Tue Mar 13 2018
Demise of 'Iron Lady' a big loss to UMNO - Ahmad Zahid
According to him, the late Wanita UMNO Executive Committee member had contributed not only at the state level but also at national level.
Thu Oct 05 2017
'Iron Lady' Maznah Hamid succumbs to heart ailment
Datuk Maznah Hamid or the 'Iron Lady' to many people, passed away at the National Heart Institute at 6pm today. She was 62.
Wed Oct 04 2017
Mastura can be the next 'Iron Lady', says Devamany
The MIC deputy president says the strength within Mastura Mohd Yazid is akin to Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz's when the latter was Kuala Kangsar MP.
Wed Jun 15 2016
Hundreds join anti-Thatcher 'party' in London
Hundreds of opponents of Margaret Thatcher filled London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday evening for a rain-soaked celebration of the former British prime minister's death earlier this week.
Sat Apr 13 2013
Thatcher funeral on April 17: Downing Street
The body of Margaret Thatcher was removed from the Ritz Hotel in London early Tuesday, a day after the iconic former British prime minister dubbed the "Iron Lady" died of a stroke.
Tue Apr 09 2013
5 quotes of Margaret Thatcher
Here are a few selected quotes of the late Margaret Thatcher, who was not called the Iron Lady for nothing.
Mon Apr 08 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024