[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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024