Malaysia aims to empower rural women and girls through cottage industry
KPWKM aims to empower rural women and girls through the cottage industry under its flagship 'Wanita Bangkit' programme in a bid to help them become financially independent and go global.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Oscar spotlight shines on India's rural women journalists
But no Indian-produced film or documentary has ever won an Academy Award.
Mon Mar 21 2022
'Lifeline' tech helps poor rural women get through India's COVID-19 crisis
The health crisis has exposed a wide digital divide, prompting many grassroots groups to focus on the poor without internet access.
Tue Jun 22 2021
ASEAN: Rosmah calls for scheme for rural women entrepreneurs
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has suggested that an Asean-level Financing and Capacity Building Scheme be created for rural women entrepreneurs.
Sun Nov 22 2015
A year after Delhi gang-rape, rural women await justice
Bitter struggle still exist for rape victims especially those from rural areas who receive little support from neighbours and the police.
Sun Dec 15 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024