Anwar wants GLCs, GLICs to have more women decision-makers
In the government sector, women participation at the top level had increased but there was still room for improvement, Anwar said.
Wed Mar 08 2023
52 pct of top 100 listed companies achieve 30 pct women participation in BOD - SC
SC's Awang Adek said under Budget 2022, all listed companies are required to have at least one woman director on their boards.
Fri Sep 23 2022
JBPM to relax entry requirements to encourage women participation - Zuraida
The Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) will relax the entry requirements and admission tests pertaining to the recruitment of female firefighters.
Tue Jul 28 2020
Malaysia close to achieving target of 30 pct participation of women in senior management posts
Currently there are approximately 26 percent women in senior management positions, including CEOs in local listed companies.
Thu Nov 10 2016
Women' participation in labour force should be improved - Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants women's participation in labour force to be improved.
Tue May 28 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024