Challenges remain despite support for childcare and working women policies
Many women in Malaysia are not able to remain in or re-join the workforce because they have to take care of their children or parents.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Women's ability to play multiple roles supports the family institution - Tuanku Zara
Working women today face a challenging combination of work and home-related stress, said Raja Permaisuri of Perak. Tuanku Zara Salim.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Call to employers to provide special insurance for female workers
Employers have been asked to provide a special insurance scheme for their women workers, especially those with chronic diseases.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Why young women leave their jobs
Working women are frustrated with a lack of money and promotions.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Please stop comparing moms
Dania Zainuddin gives a first hand account of the daily dilemma faced by a working mother in Malaysia.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Housekeeping services a boon for busy moms in Japan
Many working women doubtless share the same predicament - under so much pressure from their jobs and raising their children, they have no time to clean the house.
Mon Dec 21 2015
In Europe, working women still do most of the housework: study
On July 22, the Economic and Social Research Council released new data drawn from 250,000 interviews in 30 countries over the last decade.
Wed Jul 24 2013
Women smokers still believe smoking myth - MCTC
Many smokers, especially among working women, still believe the myth that smoking can really help them to stay slim according to MCTC.
Fri May 17 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024