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The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce

The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment

Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment

As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
The Future Is Female: Faith & Feminism

The Future Is Female: Faith & Feminism

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Susan Carland, a sociologist of religion and the Deputy Director of Research, Impact, and Engagement for the School of Social Sciences at Monash University in Melbourne. She’s the author of ‘Fighting Hislam: Women, Faith, and Sexism’ and has been listed as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World, and as a 'Muslim Leader of Tomorrow' by the UN Alliance of Civilizations.
Sun Apr 07 2024
Megawati meets Anwar in Malaysia to discuss Nusantara capital

Megawati meets Anwar in Malaysia to discuss Nusantara capital

Megawati Soekarnoputri was in Malaysia for two days to receive an honorary doctorate in social sciences from UTAR in Selangor.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Publication of study on Chinese temples in cave will put Perak on world map

Publication of study on Chinese temples in cave will put Perak on world map

UTAR Kampar and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences signed an agreement to publish a study on Chinese temples in caves around Ipoh.
Fri Jan 06 2017
Anti-smoking campaigns don't always work

Anti-smoking campaigns don't always work

Stigmatizing smokers through anti-smoking ads and public health campaigns does not seem to help some of them quit, according to a US study.
Wed Nov 04 2015
You're not as virtuous as you think you are - Nitin Nohria

You're not as virtuous as you think you are - Nitin Nohria

Research shows that when we are under extreme time pressure, we are more likely to behave unethically.
Sun Oct 18 2015
Race to remain important variable in social science research - Saifuddin

Race to remain important variable in social science research - Saifuddin

Race will continue to be an important variable in social science research.
Thu Mar 19 2015
Umno youth wings can win over fence-sitters

Umno youth wings can win over fence-sitters

Umno youth wings will need to step up its game if they plan to win over fence-sitters who will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the upcoming general election.
Wed Nov 28 2012
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast

Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast

The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours

UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours

UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal

Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal

The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated

JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated

Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars

What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars

Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024