New-born baby found in basin at motorcycle workshop
A man, who claimed to be passing by the area, found the baby and then sent her to a nearby welfare centre, police said.
Thu Aug 15 2024
International Women’s Day: 10 women to watch in 2024
At the current rate of progress, it will take 131 years to reach full gender parity, according to the WEFs Global Gender Gap Report 2023.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Enam beranak maut, perkahwinan adik bongsu jadi pertemuan terakhir
Kesemua mangsa enam sekeluarga itu akan dikebumikan dalam satu liang lahad di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Ubudiyyah, Parit Jawa, Muar.
Sat Sep 02 2023
These are the world's most gender-equal countries
It will take 131 years to close the global gender gap, but some countries are much closer to achieving gender parity than others.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Japan will 'aggressively' push for women's participation after gender gap report
The World Economic Forum report measuring gender parity ranked Japan 125th out of 146 countries this year.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Activists rally, some governments seek change as world marks Women's Day
Marches and other events were planned in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad, Karachi, Istanbul and Singapore, among other cities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Women's stories stand out in Oscars race, but Hollywood lagging in gender parity
Wide-ranging stories led by female actors fill the list of movies vying for Academy Awards on Sunday.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Police open fire at car used in robbery, three suspects detained
Police said three suspects aged between 47 and 63 were detained while another suspect identified as P. Manimaran, managed to escape.
Mon Nov 28 2022
GE15: More than 200 PH flags removed, dumped in ditch in Ayer Hitam
More than 200 Pakatan Harapan (PH) flags put up along a path in Kampung Parit Kuari near Ayer Hitam, here, have been removed and dumped into a ditch.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Johor police receive five reports over commotion during ceramah
Johor police have received five reports of a commotion during a ceramah (political talk) organised by MUDA in Parit Jawa, Muar on Sunday.
Tue Oct 18 2022
IPs on case of man alleged to have assaulted stepdaughter referred to Bukit Aman
The IPs in connection with the case of a man who allegedly assaulted his stepdaughter in Parit Buntar, have been referred to Bukit Aman.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Man detained for allegedly assaulting stepdaughter
The incident happened following an argument between the victim and her biological mother before the suspect intervened.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Closing the gender gap for women could help economies out of crisis
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2022 benchmarks the evolution of gender-based gaps in four areas.
Sat Jul 16 2022
Women in politics: Why are they still under-represented in Malaysia?
Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto says there is a need to move away or rather criminalise toxic politics.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Foul stench leads to grim discovery of murder victim's body parts - Police
The foul stench led to the discovery of 15 pieces of cut-up body parts of an elderly woman, believed to have been killed by her own son, in a sewage tank at a house in Parit Buntar yesterday.
Sun Jun 05 2022
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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