The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters
To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
Teacher with stage 4 cancer graduates with PhD, aims to inspire his students
A teacher from Beaufort was determined to complete his PhD degree in order to be an inspiration to his students, even after being diagnosed with stage four lymphoma.
Wed Nov 30 2022
MOHE to leave alleged stolen PHD research case to UM, police - Noraini
MOHE will leave the case of a foreign PhD student who claimed that his research had been stolen by a UM supervisor, which went viral on social media recently, to UM and police for further action.
Sat Sep 03 2022
12 students receive scholarship from Agong
Eight of the recipients were awarded the scholarship to pursue Phd, while the remaining for Master's degree programmes.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Visually impaired mum with seven children finally earns her PhD
Being visually impaired has not dampened Norhayati Sambak's spirit to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in accounting.
Wed Jun 15 2022
More international students applied to pursue PhD in M'sia the last two years despite MCO
The number of applications received from international students pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Malaysia has increased despite the implementation of the MCO in the last two years.
Fri Feb 11 2022
MOH opens further study offers for permanent, contract officers
MOH will open offers to pursue studies at the Master's degree, area of special interest (AOSI) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) to the ministry's permanent and contract officers.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Agong, Permaisuri congratulate UTM's eldest graduate
Their Majesties have congratulated Dr Abdul Rahim Ramli on achieving his dream of becoming a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the age of 70.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Man achieves dream of having a doctorate degree at age 70
Dr Abdul Rahim Ramli is a proud and happy man, as he finally received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree after six years of hard work, at age 70.
Sat Dec 11 2021
"Born into a poor family, its not my nature to insult people" - Ahmad Maslan apologises
UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has openly apologised to any party who was upset with his previous statement.
Fri Jan 15 2021
I just realised, apparently I dont have a PhD - Annuar Musa
"I just realised apparently I dont have a PhD," said former Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa, cynically through his Twitter page earlier today.
Sun Jan 10 2021
'No need for PhD to know people are facing hardship' - Syed Saddiq chides Ahmad Maslan
The Muar Member of Parliament cynically said that a PhD is not needed to know the condition of the people who are currently in distress.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman
Zambry holds a PhD and a Masters degree from Temple University, the US and a Masters degree and Bachelor of Economic (Hons) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Wed Aug 12 2020
11 students receive scholarship from Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today conferred the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) for the 2020/2021 session to 11 students.
Tue Jul 21 2020
115 PhD scholars urge all parties to support Muhyiddin's government
The scholars also suggested that the Prime Minister be given the opportunity to lead the country until the 15th General Election in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Constitution.
Fri Jun 19 2020
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024