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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.

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.

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.

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.

We are at a critical juncture in history, and investing in our women is more urgent than ever.

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.

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.

Based on the Malaysia Gender Gap Index score for 2022, Malaysia is ranked 93rd out of 146 countries globally.

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.

Decades since Global 16 Days Campaign began, violence against women remains rife - a significant barrier to achieving true gender equality.

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.

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Ami Moris, Chair of 30% Club Malaysia and Advisor of Business & Sustainability for MAYBANK, and Dr Sumitra Nair, Senior Director & Head of Sustainability at Telekom Malaysia.

Unsanitary toilets were one of the biggest problems at the event, gender equality minister Kim Hyun-sook said.

Male-dominated political leadership in Malaysia hinders women from taking the forefront in politics.

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris explores how gender roles, stereotypes, and societal expectations shape the prospects of women in political parties, and the urgent need for change. She speaks to Dr Ummu Atiyah Ahmad Zakuan, Associate Professor at UUM and advocate for gender equality, about strategies to create a more inclusive and equal political landscape.

Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.

Netanyahu berikrar pada Selasa, untuk menyerang Rafah, walaupun terdapat laporan kemungkinan perjanjian gencatan senjata dengan Hamas.

Setakat ini letusan gunung berapi berkenaan telah menjejaskan sedikit ruang udara di Tawau, Sabah menyebabkan beberapa penerbangan ke daerah itu terpaksa dilencongkan.

Lelaki berusia 40-an itu ditahan pada 9.30 malam tadi selepas dipanggil ke pejabat SPRM untuk diambil keterangan.

Penerbangan yang terlibat ialah MH2660D (KUL-TWU) yang pada awalnya MH2660, serta MH2661D (TWU-KUL), pada mulanya MH2661.

Kedua-dua lelaki berusia 38 dan 35 tahun itu ditahan di pejabat SPRM Selangor kira-kira pukul 4 petang semalam bagi membantu siasatan.

Hari Pekerja disambut pada 1 Mei setiap tahun bagi meraikan sumbangan warga pekerja dengan sambutan tahun ini yang bertemakan 'Pekerja Kesuma Bangsa'.

Polis menahan empat individu di sekitar sini yang disyaki terlibat dalam kes kematian seorang bayi perempuan berumur sembilan bulan di Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA), dipercayai akibat didera, minggu lalu.

Ketua pegawai eksekutif syarikat pembekalan air dan seorang pemilik syarikat ditahan semalam berkaitan kes rasuah dan tuntutan palsu RM3.3 juta.

Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP) menyumbang lebih RM16 juta kepada asnaf di Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya dan Labuan sempena perayaan Aidilfitri tahun ini.

Maklum Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (hal ehwal agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, bantuan itu diagih sejak sebelum syawal berjumlah RM16.1 juta kepada 32,250 asnaf di ketiga-tiga wilayah yang mana RM500 diberikan kepada setiap seorang.