Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix 'sexist' constitution
The legislation still needs to be approved by the upper house, but campaigners are hopeful it should go through.
Fri Oct 18 2024
French bodies slam Macron for supporting actor Depardieu accused of harassment
A French association fighting against sexist and sexual violence criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of sexual harassment and rape.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Italy PM Meloni leaves partner after sexist TV comments
Giorgia Meloni said she should not be judged over Andrea Giambruno's remarks and in future would not answer questions about his behaviour.
Fri Oct 20 2023
London police institutionally racist and sexist, major review finds
Casey, a member of parliament's upper house, found severe failings across the Met that required "radical" reform.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Criticism of UK PM Johnson's wife sexist and undignified - Javid
"It is sexist ... Going after Carrie Johnson is undignified, it is unfair and it is wrong," Javid told Sky News.
Mon Feb 07 2022
Indian actor Vidya Balan challenges sexism in bureaucracy in her latest movie
"Sherni" is about how the landscape of a forest serves as a pretext to question sexist stereotypes from coworkers in Indian bureaucracy.
Fri Jun 18 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: PM Muhyiddin will be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Tokyo Olympics chief quits for sexist remarks
Listen to the top five stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom all in 3 minutes. #AWANIpodcast
Fri Feb 12 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Mori is leaving but gender issues remain
Yoshiro Mori resigned Friday as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee following sexist comments implying women talk too much.
Fri Feb 12 2021
Tokyo Olympics chief set to quit over sexist remarks in another blow to the Games
Mori has apologised for his comments but has so far refused to resign despite growing calls for him to step down.
Fri Feb 12 2021
Tokyo Olympics chief says he may need to resign as furore grows over sexist comments
"We have about seven women at the organising committee but everyone understands their place."
Thu Feb 04 2021
Sexist and sexual violence at university: Is 'group mentality' the main driver of assaults?
We tend to consider sexist language as mere jokes, whereas we're already dealing with psychological violence.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Wear high heels or go home - UK report finds sexist dress codes rife
You must wear shoes with heels 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) high at all times when you are at work.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Men with macho outlook face a greater risk of mental health problems
Sexist attitudes are dangerous to men's mental health.
Wed Nov 23 2016
Tajuddin will not be referred to parliamentary rights committee
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman will not be referred to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee for allegedly making a 'sexist' speech.
Wed Nov 23 2016
22 times Michelle Obama endured rude, racist, sexist or plain dumb attacks
In a list that is by no means exhaustive, here's a roundup of the vitriol I can't wait to say goodbye to.
Thu Nov 17 2016
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