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
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How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity
With its uneven energy distribution, South-East Asia must enhance its energy interconnectivity.
Sat Jul 06 2024
How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action
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Fri Jul 05 2024
[COLUMNIST] Innovation ecosystem effect – the key to being one step ahead of global challenges
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Wed Jun 26 2024
Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace
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Sun Jun 16 2024
Meet the 2024 Technology Pioneers of the World Economic Forum
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Thu Jun 06 2024
Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders
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Mon Apr 29 2024
Saudi Arabia to host World Economic Forum meeting in April
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Fri Jan 19 2024
World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI
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Thu Jan 18 2024
Global Risks 2024: Disinformation Tops Global Risks 2024 as Environmental Threats Intensify
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Wed Jan 10 2024
COP28: Why it matters and 5 key areas for action
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Fri Dec 01 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Optimising Urban planning with AI and data
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Wed Jul 26 2023
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Mon Jun 26 2023
These are the world's most gender-equal countries
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Sun Jun 25 2023
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
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Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
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Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
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Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
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Thu Nov 21 2024
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Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
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Thu Nov 21 2024
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Thu Nov 21 2024
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Thu Nov 21 2024
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Thu Nov 21 2024
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Thu Nov 21 2024