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Consider This: Agrifood Smallholders — Understanding the Landscape and Challenges

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

[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

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

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

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
IWD 2024 - Invest in women: Accelerate progress

IWD 2024 - Invest in women: Accelerate progress

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually around the world on the 8th of March.

This year’s official theme is ‘Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress’, calling for urgent investments into the economic empowerment of women, acknowledging its central role in achieving SDG 5: Gender Equality.

Niaga Spotlight looks at Malaysia’s current progress in ensuring the economic equity of Malaysian women, gaps that remain and essential investments for unlocking the true economic potential of our women and girls.
Fri Mar 08 2024
IWD 2024 - Invest in women: Accelerate progress

IWD 2024 - Invest in women: Accelerate progress

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually around the world on the 8th of March.

This year’s official theme is ‘Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress’, calling for urgent investments into the economic empowerment of women, acknowledging its central role in achieving SDG 5: Gender Equality.

Niaga Spotlight looks at Malaysia’s current progress in ensuring the economic equity of Malaysian women, gaps that remain and essential investments for unlocking the true economic potential of our women and girls.
Fri Mar 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress

[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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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
Tumpuan Sabtu - 20 April 2024

Tumpuan Sabtu - 20 April 2024

Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan di Astro AWANI.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Empat wakil negara mara ke separuh akhir kelayakan Kejohanan Skuasy Dunia

Empat wakil negara mara ke separuh akhir kelayakan Kejohanan Skuasy Dunia

Empat wakil negara berjaya melangkah ke separuh akhir Kelayakan Kejohanan Skuasy Dunia Zon Asia yang berlangsung di Pusat Skuasy Jalan Duta hari ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Malaysia pantau situasi terkini di Asia Barat, minta semua pihak terlibat supaya bertenang

Malaysia pantau situasi terkini di Asia Barat, minta semua pihak terlibat supaya bertenang

Malaysia memantau dengan rapi perkembangan terkini di Asia Barat dan menyeru semua pihak yang terlibat supaya bertenang dan terus berusaha mencari jalan penyelesaian diplomatik.
Fri Apr 19 2024
3,850 ibu bekerja di selangor terima insentif MamaKerja RM1,000

3,850 ibu bekerja di selangor terima insentif MamaKerja RM1,000

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata ibu pekerja tersebut merupakan sebahagian daripada keseluruhan 5,595 permohonan yang diterima kerajaan negeri setakat Mac lalu.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Pemandu bas rempuh 11 kenderaan direman empat hari

Pemandu bas rempuh 11 kenderaan direman empat hari

Perintah reman terhadap lelaki berusia 51 itu dibenarkan Majistret Suhaila Shafi'uddin bagi membantu siasatan mengikut Seksyen 42 Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Mahkamah Persekutuan tetap 3 Mei putuskan rayuan berkaitan status agama Islam wanita

Mahkamah Persekutuan tetap 3 Mei putuskan rayuan berkaitan status agama Islam wanita

Mahkamah Persekutuan telah menetapkan 3 Mei depan untuk memutuskan rayuan seorang wanita berusia 37 tahun bagi mengetepikan keputusan Mahkamah Rayuan yang mengembalikan status agamanya sebagai Islam.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Jangan abai peruntukan untuk pembangunan sukan - Hannah

Jangan abai peruntukan untuk pembangunan sukan - Hannah

Kerajaan negeri dinasihatkan untuk tidak 'menganaktirikan' atau menganggap agihan peruntukan bagi tujuan pembangunan sukan tidak penting dalam belanjawan negeri.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Empat pelari yang memenangi acara separa maraton Beijing dilucutkan pingat

Empat pelari yang memenangi acara separa maraton Beijing dilucutkan pingat

Penganjur acara separa maraton Beijing mengumumkan pada Jumaat bahawa empat pelari yang terlibat dalam perlumbaan kontroversi pada Ahad lepas telah dilucutkan pingat.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Lelaki sindrom Down melecur disimbah air panas dalam lif

Lelaki sindrom Down melecur disimbah air panas dalam lif

Seorang lelaki sindrom Down melecur di bahagian badan disyaki akibat disimbah air panas ketika berada di dalam lif sebuah pangsapuri.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Park Jaehong ketua jurulatih baharu KDNFC

Park Jaehong ketua jurulatih baharu KDNFC

KDNFC hari ini mengumumkan Park Jaehong dari Korea Selatan sebagai ketua jurulatih yang baharu bagi membimbing pasukan itu dalam menghadapi saingan Liga Malaysia (Liga-M) musim 2024/25.
Fri Apr 19 2024