Minister Rohani Karim on Gender Equality: Hit Targets, Not Chase Quotas
Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim tells the subtle difference between the pursuit of targets as opposed to the setting of quotas.
Fri Mar 30 2018
Review suspension from school as punishment - Rohani Karim
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has proposed that suspension from school as a punishment for troubled students should be replaced with rehabilitation or transition classes.
Tue Oct 03 2017
Government to meet children groups for feedback on TN50
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development will meet with specific target groups after the Aidilfitri celebrations to get feedback on the National Transformation 2050 (TN50).
Mon Jun 19 2017
Bangi nursery abuse: Make CCTV compulsory if child abuse cases rise - Rohani
The installation of CCTV is the best option to ensure the safety of children placed at nurseries or kindergartens, said Datuk Seri Rohani Karim.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Remand of woman in home alone three-year-old boy extended
Police have obtained an order to extend the remand of a woman for investigation into the case of a three-year-old boy who was found left alone in a house in Gemencheh, Tampin, last Friday.
Mon Jan 09 2017
No sign of abuse on abandoned toddler
The medical reports issued by the Tampin Hospital also stated that there were no signs of physical abuse on the boy.
Sat Jan 07 2017
Put aside your handphones, talk to each other!
Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim noticed too many people playing their phones instead of talking to one another at her ministry's open house.
Sat Jul 09 2016
No need for special department for men's affairs - Rohani
The Domestic Violence Act covers spouses of both genders, and action can be taken against a vicious wife, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says.
Fri Jan 08 2016
Cabinet wants safety be given attention at waterfall areas - Rohani
The Cabinet Tuesday said it wanted serious attention be given to safety at recreational areas, especially those with waterfalls, to avoid untoward incidents.
Tue Dec 22 2015
Child marriage not encouraged in Malaysia - Rohani
Child marriage is not encouraged in Malaysia as it is deemed a violation of children's right, said Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.
Sat Oct 03 2015
Budget 2015: Tax exemption proposed for tax payers caring for elderly parents
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will propose tax exemption for income tax payers who look after their elderly parents.
Wed Jul 09 2014
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