The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to national polar explorer, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Chairperson of the NGO, All Women Empowerment To Accelerate. In 2004, Dr Sharifah Mazlina became the first Asian woman to cross the South Pole, solo. Three years later, she reached the North Pole-making her the first Asian woman to reach both the North and South Poles.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Tragic end: Father of Muhammad Nidza Afham comes to terms with son’s death
The body found in the river near the Sungai Klang bridge has been identified as Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Penang in top two best Southeast Asia destinations for solo travelers - Lonely Planet
Singapore tops the list, followed by Penang; Danang, Vietnam; Siem Reap, Cambodia; Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Bali, Indonesia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
SRG's historic win a game-changer for Malaysian e-sports industry - Soloz
SRG became the first Malaysian team to win international e-sports title after defeating the Philippines' Falcons AP Bren Sport at MLBB 2024.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Solomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister
Jeremiah Manele said the people had spoken, and called for calm, noting a history of violence in Solomon Islands after elections.
Thu May 02 2024
Danish tax fraud suspect tells court he used legal loophole
British hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah pleads not guilty in $1.3 bln tax fraud trial in Denmark.
Thu Mar 21 2024
ABBA's Agnetha to release new single 'Where Do We Go From Here?'
ABBA star Agnetha Faltskog said she will release a new single, relaunching her solo career at the age of 73.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
Writer and director Greta Gerwig became the first female filmmaker to surpass the billion-dollar benchmark as a solo director.
Tue Aug 08 2023
BTS' V to be last member to debut as soloist
V will become the last member of the globally popular K-pop septet BTS to debut as a solo artist, his agency said.
Wed Aug 02 2023
BTS's Jimin first S. Korean solo artist to top US songs chart
The single "Like Crazy" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 this week, bumping Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" out of the top spot.
Tue Apr 04 2023
BTS Suga to debut official solo album D-Day on April 21
Suga wrote and composed all the songs in the album and took charge of its overall production process to share his sincere personal story.
Mon Apr 03 2023
When it comes to solo vacations, travelers don't like to stray too far off the beaten path
Travel isn't only about getting away with one's partner, family or friends; sometimes a solo journey is the order of the day.
Sun Mar 05 2023
Gibbons adapt their vocalizations when singing duets
Researchers discovered that white-handed gibbons don't sing in quite the same way when performing solo or with a partner.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake
Two powerful earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls, triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Khaki nation: Ukraine dresses for war
Zelensky created the trend by wearing khaki outfits in every setting since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February.
Sat Nov 12 2022
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