EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.
Following a wave of sexual harassment cases, the number of women applying to join the Self-Defence Forces decreased by 12 per cent.
Fri May 17 2024
Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up
In total, 21 films are competing for the Palme d'Or, with a record number of women directors in competition.
Mon May 15 2023
Not enough women in senior positions in Malaysia - Report
Research has found that working models have a significant impact on the number of women in senior management, Silvia Tan said.
Mon Mar 27 2023
MACC concerned with increase in women perpetrators in corruption - Azam Baki
The MACC has raised concern over the increase in the number of women arrested for corruption.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Female-led Cannes jury hopes for end to gender debate
Cannes has long come under scrutiny over the low number of women directors in the running for top awards or in positions of influence.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Suicides end 10-year decline in Japan as pandemic stress hits women harder
Suicides increased in Japan during 2020 after a decade of declines, with the number of women committing suicide surging due to the pandemic.
Fri Jan 22 2021
More women candidates in GE14 - Azizah Mohd Dun
Wanita Barisan Nasional expects an increase in the number of women candidates contesting in the coming 14th General Election (GE14).
Fri Jul 14 2017
Women warned not to upload indecent images on social media
It seems that the number of women who uploaded indecent images on Facebook and Instagram has reached an alarming level.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Government to raise number of women as decision-makers by 2016
The government, through its Strategic Reform Initiatives (SRIs) or human capital development (HCD) will increase the number of women as decision-makers by 30 per cent by 2016.
Tue Apr 28 2015
Australia PM puts record number of women in cabinet
New Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd unveiled his cabinet on Monday, bringing in a record number of women and switching the focus to the economy.
Mon Jul 01 2013
Pas to field more women candidates in GE13
Pas is looking at increasing the number of women candidates for the upcoming 13th general election, said its president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang.
Thu Nov 15 2012
Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025
UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025
PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025
Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025
No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025