Focus on reproductive rights rather than population numbers, UN urges
The UNFPA said the focus should be on giving women more power to control when and how they have children.
Sat Apr 22 2023
In Jordan camp, Syrian refugees choose school over child marriage
A growing number of Syrian refugee women and girls are challenging societal pressure to marry early.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Planet Earth: 8 billion humans and dwindling resources
Are eight billion humans too many for planet Earth?
Wed Nov 09 2022
'Human rights crisis': UN says half of global pregnancies unintended
Out of 121 million unintended pregnancies every year, about 331,000 a day - which is more than 60 per cent, end in abortion, the report said.
Thu Mar 31 2022
UN launches 'bodyright' symbol against online violence
The symbol seeks to highlight that corporate logos and copyrighted Intellectual Property often receive greater protection online.
Mon Dec 06 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
Widespread ageism worsened by pandemic: UN
Guterres says ageism damages individual health and dignity as well as economies and societies writ large.
Thu Mar 18 2021
China accuses U.S. at U.N. of trying to take world back to 'jungle age'
UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem told reporters that any coercion of women was "against our practice and policy."
Sat Oct 03 2020
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024