Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia
Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Malaysia's childfree choices challenge Islamic norms
The rise of childfree marriages has led to heated debate, especially among Malays.
Sat Sep 14 2024
The Future is Female: A Veterinarian’s Call to Compassion
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Salehatul Khuzaimah Mohamad Ali, a prominent figure on social media known by her handle @Dr. ImaVet and for using her platform to educate and challenge societal norms regarding animal treatment.
Sun Aug 18 2024
What to watch for in the Biden-Trump presidential debate
Donald Trump claims Joe Biden is unfit for office, while Biden calls Trump "unhinged" and a threat to democratic norms.
Fri Jun 21 2024
UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Volker Turk said norms and standards on the conduct of war had been brutally violated in Gaza.
Tue Jun 04 2024
The Future Is Female: Dementia Care - Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist specialising in dementia care and education. She developed the Positive Approach to Care®️ technique which emphasises empathy, respect, and understanding when interacting with individuals living with brain change, while actively advocating to change the norms of dementia care culture.
Sun Mar 31 2024
Mediha Mahmood appointed as Chief Executive Officer at the Content Forum
This strategic transition reflects the Content Forum's dedication to align with local and international industry norms and best practices.
Wed Nov 01 2023
South Korea protests to China over suspected North Korea repatriations
Any forced repatriation of North Koreans goes against international norms and South Korea viewed it as regrettable, a spokesman said.
Fri Oct 13 2023
[COLUMNIST] Pushing forward the support for Malaysia's halal economy
The parameters for the halal economy must go beyond simple adherence with halal rules and norms via digitalisation.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers
A long legal battle found the towers violated multiple building regulations and fire safety norms.
Mon Aug 29 2022
China says New Zealand PM's comments on assertiveness "wrong"
Ardern said that China has in recent times also become more assertive and more willing to challenge international rules and norms.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Transition to endemic phase: Continue practicing new norms - Annuar
Annuar said the transition period is the best time for the government to consider whether the general election can be held or not.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Over 90 pct of Malaysians have high level of new-norm SOP compliance - Study
The results of the Embracing New Norms Campaign Impact Study shows that the majority of Malaysians have high awareness towards carrying out SOPs under the new normal.
Fri Nov 12 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 15th Melaka polls nomination process begins under new norms, NZ mosque gunmen expected to appeal convictions
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Mon Nov 08 2021
Melaka polls: Nomination process begins in new norms
The 15th Melaka state election process begins today with candidates' nominations being held in new norms at 28 nomination centres.
Mon Nov 08 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024