Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Social Justice & Decent Work for All
The Labour Day 2024 global theme is “Social Justice & Decent Work for All” Niaga Spotlight focuses on the calls for government to set a new minimum wage this year to reflect Living Wages, benefits of the Progressive Wage Policy, as well as highlighting the exploitative system faced by government contract workers such as hospital cleaners and security guards.
Trade Unions capacity building is another key area for improving workers bargaining power.
There are also outstanding issues regarding the Sabah and Sarawak’s Labour Ordinance (SLO), impacting wages, workplace conditions and Gender Equality for East Malaysians.
Trade Unions capacity building is another key area for improving workers bargaining power.
There are also outstanding issues regarding the Sabah and Sarawak’s Labour Ordinance (SLO), impacting wages, workplace conditions and Gender Equality for East Malaysians.
Mon May 06 2024
Consider This: Agrifood Smallholders — Understanding the Landscape and Challenges
In the heart of Malaysia's agrifood landscape lies a crucial yet vulnerable group: smallholders. These individuals face mounting challenges in the face of climate change and the growing need for sustainability practices in agrifood production, which may leave the smallholders vulnerable -- with women smallholders being disproportionately impacted. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Teoh Ai Ni and Nik Syafiah Anis Nik Sharifulden, Research Associates at Khazanah Research Institute.
Fri Apr 19 2024
[COLUMNIST] US veto on Palestine: A betrayal of justice and equality
In the face of such egregious injustice, the global community must speak out and demand accountability.
Fri Apr 19 2024
The Future Is Female: Women in Cardiology - The Heart of the Matter
What underlying factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in cardiology, and how does gender influence the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of cardiovascular conditions? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to consultant cardiologist Dr Norazlina Mohd Yusof, clinical lead for cardiology services at Prince Court Medical Centre.
Sun Apr 14 2024
AWANI Tonight: Challenging gender norms and women’s double burden
The burden of care work still falls largely on women. SERI Research Analyst Sakinah Alzian discusses a recent study on how the choice between family and career affects women in Malaysia and the implications for the talent pipeline.
Mon Mar 25 2024
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
[COLUMNIST] Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress
We are at a critical juncture in history, and investing in our women is more urgent than ever.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change
The law gives same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children and comes after decades of campaigning for marriage equality.
Fri Feb 16 2024
The Future Is Female: Forensic Anthropology - Sue Black on Bones, Bodies & Breakthroughs
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to one of the world's leading anatomists and forensic anthropologists, Professor Dame Sue Black, Baroness Black of Strome and President of St John’s College at Oxford University. She was the lead anthropologist for the British Forensic Team's work in the war crimes investigations in Kosovo, and one of the first forensic scientists to travel to Thailand following the Indian Ocean tsunami to provide assistance in identifying the dead.
Sun Jan 28 2024
The Future Is Female: Breaking the Glass Cabinet: Women Ministers, Portfolios & Power
In Malaysian politics, we often focus on the number of women elected as Members of Parliament. However, being appointed to Cabinet is just as crucial. And having more women in Cabinet doesn't automatically mean a fair share of power. How do we strive for better gender equality in Cabinet representation and portfolio distribution? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Maha Balakrishnan, parliamentary and institutional development specialist.
Sun Jan 21 2024
Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM
Based on the Malaysia Gender Gap Index score for 2022, Malaysia is ranked 93rd out of 146 countries globally.
Wed Dec 13 2023
The Future Is Female: Women in Science - Women Making Waves in Scientific Discovery
For 25 years, the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have been working together to empower and promote women in science through the ‘For Women in Science’ programme. Malaysia has been part of the programme for the last 18 years, during which over RM1.5 million in research grants have been awarded to more than 51 women scientists in recognition of their achievement in science. On this episode of #TheFutureIs Female Melisa Idris speaks to this year’s Malaysian beneficiaries: Dr Acga Cheng from UM, Dr Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah from UPM, and Dr Elena Azizan from UKM.
Sun Dec 03 2023
Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence
Decades since Global 16 Days Campaign began, violence against women remains rife - a significant barrier to achieving true gender equality.
Sat Dec 02 2023
The Future is Female: Women in Tech®️ - From the Classroom to the Boardroom
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Yuki Aizawa, Women in Tech®️ Global Movement, APAC Director and Country Director of the Malaysia Chapter, about supporting women in STEAM fields from the classroom to the boardroom.
Sun Nov 19 2023
Govt assures national sovereignty not violated in WHO CA+, IHR 2005 amendment negotiations
The WHO CA aims to achieve greater equality and effectiveness for the prevention, preparedness, and response to epidemics.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Angka korban akibat banjir di Sumatera Barat meningkat kepada 31 orang
Banjir yang bermula sejak Sabtu malam, telah membawa lumpur ke daerah tanah datar, lalu menjejaskan lima mukim.
Sun May 12 2024
Penunggang motosikal maut terbabas, kepala kena tiang papan tanda
Seorang lelaki berusia 50 tahun maut setelah motosikal yang ditunggang hilang kawalan lalu terbabas melanggar pembahagi jalan di Ipoh.
Sun May 12 2024
Liga Super: Tangan Kamal Azizi patah terkena bola sepakan pemain Kuching City
Kamal dikeluarkan seawal minit pertama perlawanan selepas bola sepakan pemain pertahanan Kuching City terkena tangan kanannya.
Sun May 12 2024
12 samseng jalanan ditahan, 57 motosikal disita di Taiping
Operasi yang diadakan bukan saja untuk membanteras samseng jalanan tetapi juga untuk mengurangkan kes kemalangan dan jenayah jalanan.
Sun May 12 2024
Kereta hilang kawalan masuk lorong kiri punca bas terbalik di lebuh raya
Akibat pelanggaran, kereta itu berpusing 360 darjah dan melanggar bahagian hadapan kanan bas.
Sun May 12 2024
PM tiba di Doha untuk lawatan rasmi tiga hari ke Qatar
Pesawat khas yang membawa Perdana Menteri mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Doha pada kira-kira 9.37 malam Ahad waktu tempatan.
Sun May 12 2024
Dr Dzulkefly komited selesai isu gaji, kebaikan jururawat
"Saya sangat sedar, insaf dan amat empati terhadap pelbagai masalah profesion ini termasuk gaji, saraan, kerjaya, kebajikan."
Sun May 12 2024
Pemaju hartanah tidak bertanggungjawab musnahkan impian pembeli rumah
Kerajaan khususnya kementerian yang bertanggungjawab terhadap pengguna dan perumahan, jabatan penilaian serta agensi yang terlibat dalam pembinaan perlu tampil ke depan membantu pemilik rumah.
Sun May 12 2024
Liga Malaysia: Stadium Likas, Sabah pertama bakal guna sistem VAR sendiri
Sabah bakal menjadi negeri pertama mengguna pakai sistem VAR sendiri jenis sistem Goal Sport VAR untuk perlawanan Liga Malaysia di Stadium Likas.
Sun May 12 2024
KDN pilih Mini Amazon Malaysia, Kampung Beng, sebagai Kampung Angkat MADANI
Kampung Beng, yang terkenal sebagai Mini Amazon Malaysia, telah dipilih sebagai Kampung Angkat MADANI bagi Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN).
Sun May 12 2024