[COLUMNIST] Breaking the chains of economic violence: Policy recommendations for empowering women
Womens empowerment seeks not just equality but equity, addressing the unique needs and challenges in well-being, finances, and education.
Wed Oct 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Economic violence: A barrier to women empowerment
Economic violence, though more common in poorer households, can impact families of any social or economic status, including the wealthy.
Thu Oct 17 2024
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
Ras Adiba receives Lifetime Achievement WOEA award
Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi received the Lifetime Achievement Award (Women Empowerment) at the Women of Excellence Awards (WOEA) 2021/2022.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Japan Inc lag far behind women empowerment in management roles: Reuters poll
Women make up less than 10 pct of the management in most Japanese companies.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Towards a Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
While women in Malaysia excel in education and healthcare, women continue to lag behind men in economic and political participation.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Pacita Juan: Keeping the Coffee Cup Runneth Over for Pinoy Women
Filipino social entrepreneur Pacita Juan looks to the earth in her work to empower women who toil the land but fail to exploit the full potential of the fruits of their labour.
Sun Aug 12 2018
Brit Pinky Lilani: Variety is the Spice for Her Drive
AWANI Reviews Jasmine Abu Bakar attends the Women of the Future Awards in Singapore recently, only to be blown away by the omniscience, determination and energy of award founder Pinky Lilani.
Sat Apr 07 2018
Maybank Foundation's RRRAWRR: The Roar of the Tiger Pushing Women Painters to the Fore
Leveraging on the cry of the top jungle predator adopted by the bank as its logo, the Maybank Balai Seni in Menara Maybank has been turned into a female painters lair.
Sat Mar 17 2018
Agrobank supports MOA's initiatives on women empowerment
The initiatives by MOA to focus on the role of women empowerment particularly in agro-food sector are indeed timely.
Wed Mar 07 2018
Madam Kwan: Her Journey from Coiffure to Cafe
A tale of gutsy and fiery pursuit of one’s passion. Madam Kwan Swee Lian – of Madam Kwan’s restaurant fame – is living example that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. She speaks to AWANI Review
Tue Feb 06 2018
Neelofa - Cashing in on Hijab
Salvation is there, in the form of entrepreneurship and few have managed to achieve the equilibrium so desired by many; to be a brand as well as to have a brand, independently strong and successful.
Thu Jan 25 2018
Rohani: Family planning important for gender equality, women empowerment
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says access to reproductive health was among the Sustainable Development Goals for the period 2015 to 2030.
Mon Jul 10 2017
APEC meeting discusses women's role in economy
The First Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy (PPWE) Meeting opened here on Tuesday within the framework of the second APEC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM 2) and related meetings.
Tue May 09 2017
Women: The key to a brighter Malaysia
Women empowerment could potentially unlock an additional income per capita of approximately US$2,300 for the country; which will easily enable an overnight achievement of our target.
Wed Jan 11 2017
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
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.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
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.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024