Social Science

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.

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.

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.

Megawati Soekarnoputri was in Malaysia for two days to receive an honorary doctorate in social sciences from UTAR in Selangor.

UTAR Kampar and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences signed an agreement to publish a study on Chinese temples in caves around Ipoh.

Stigmatizing smokers through anti-smoking ads and public health campaigns does not seem to help some of them quit, according to a US study.

Research shows that when we are under extreme time pressure, we are more likely to behave unethically.

Race will continue to be an important variable in social science research.

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.

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.

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.

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.

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.