Taliban replaces women's ministry with ministry of virtue and vice
Workers in the Afghan capital Kabul replaces signs for the country's women's ministry with those for the Taliban's moral police.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Welfare home reported with occupants in 'cage' under probe
The Women's Ministry is awaiting an official report on a welfare home in Perak whose occupants are reportedly placed in a fenced cubicle.
Tue Oct 25 2016
Women's ministry welcomes call to reduce work hours for civil servants
A six-hour work day will be able to provide work-life balance to civil servants, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says.
Sun Sep 04 2016
Women's ministry in talks with police to have access to sex offenders list
This will allow the Welfare Department to cross-check names before an individual can set up or work at any nursery.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Rebranding maids to 'home managers'
More than just maids, home managers are qualified persons who have undergone courses in home management, meal preparation, looking after children and the handicapped, as well as healthcare.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Teen IS recruit: Ministry awaits investigation findings on 14-year-old suspect
Women's Minister Rohani Abdul Karim says she is confident that the case would be referred to the ministry as the girl was underage.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Not all caning of children criminal: Women's Ministry
What's proposed in the new Act was for a more detailed provision on actions which cause physical or mental injuries to children, including caning.
Sun Jan 25 2015
SOP for 24-hour kindies in the making
Such kindergartens have been deemed a necessity by parents working in the health and manufacturing sectors, the Women's Ministry says.
Fri May 02 2014
Women's ministry frowns against under-age marriage
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is looking into the case of a 13 years old who was raped by a 40-year-old man in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Thu May 23 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