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Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Kamala Harris pledges to continue fighting for women's rights and against gun violence.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'

Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'

She vows to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Blood tests allow 30-year estimates of women's cardio risks, new study says

Blood tests allow 30-year estimates of women's cardio risks, new study says

The study shows that simple blood tests can estimate a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease over the next three decades.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Olympics-Swimming - Women's marathon swimming to go ahead, water quality meets thresholds

Olympics-Swimming - Women's marathon swimming to go ahead, water quality meets thresholds

Games organisers and World Aquatics said the latest tests from the river Seine had been assessed as compliant.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Olympics: Boxing - Algerian Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute

Olympics: Boxing - Algerian Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute

I just had the performance I was looking to deliver today, to make the fans happy, said Imane Khelif.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Olympics - Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test

Olympics - Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test

The dispute reignited debate on fairness and safety in women's sports, focusing on competitive advantages of sexual development differences.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics - Biles leaves painful memories of Tokyo behind to win gold in Paris

Olympics-Gymnastics - Biles leaves painful memories of Tokyo behind to win gold in Paris

Simone Biles clinched her fifth Olympic gold medal as she made a triumphant return to the women's gymnastics team final at the Paris Games.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals

Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals

National women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are set to face reigning bronze medallists Kim So Yeong-Kong Hee Yong of South Korea.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Olympics - Triathlon men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels

Olympics - Triathlon men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels

Should levels of bacteria remain too high by Wednesday morning both the men's and women's races are likely to be postponed to Friday.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Olympics 2024: What's happening on Day Four of Paris Games on Tuesday

Olympics 2024: What's happening on Day Four of Paris Games on Tuesday

The eyes of the world will be drawn to the Bercy Arena where Simone Biles hunts for her first medal in Paris in the women's team final.
Tue Jul 30 2024
The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women

The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women

In the most recent World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Index, Malaysia dropped 12 places—now ranking 114th out of 146 countries. Most concerning is our standing at 134th place for gender equality in political empowerment, placing us just 12 spots from the very bottom.What initiatives and policies can pave the way for greater female political representation in Malaysia? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and DAP Wanita Chief about the HerLead programme and its mission to elevate women's roles in politics.
Sun Jul 28 2024
Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace

Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace

Women face systemic challenges in accessing senior positions across all countries and sectors, undermining economic growth.
Sun Jun 16 2024
New film captures Afghan women's courage in failed peace talks with Taliban

New film captures Afghan women's courage in failed peace talks with Taliban

The film is a testament to the courage of Afghan women leaders who continue advocating for change since the Taliban seized power.
Sat May 04 2024
The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters

The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters

To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

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

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
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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