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
![The $91-million question: What happens to Biden's campaign money? The $91-million question: What happens to Biden's campaign money?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721380257_USPresidentJoeB.jpg)
The $91-million question: What happens to Biden's campaign money?
Joe Biden's re-election campaign has a massive bank account that could benefit an alternative candidate if he dropped his White House bid.
Sat Jul 20 2024
![Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698724260_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met
Hamas has dropped a key demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before it would sign an agreement.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Thomas Cup: Tze Yong dropped, Hon Jian takes over - Rexy Thomas Cup: Tze Yong dropped, Hon Jian takes over - Rexy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713509577_RexyMainaky.jpg)
Thomas Cup: Tze Yong dropped, Hon Jian takes over - Rexy
Ng Tze Yong was forced to skip the Thomas Cup 2024 due to injury and "not in a position to play", said Rexy Mainaky.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710327238_JamesChinomba.jpg)
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![At least 50 hurt as LATAM's Boeing 787 to Auckland 'just dropped' mid-flight At least 50 hurt as LATAM's Boeing 787 to Auckland 'just dropped' mid-flight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707519426_TBLatamAirlines.jpg)
At least 50 hurt as LATAM's Boeing 787 to Auckland 'just dropped' mid-flight
Safety experts say most airplane accidents are caused by a cocktail of factors that need to be thoroughly investigated.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689720749_heatwave.jpg)
China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns
The National Bureau of Statistics said the total number of people in China dropped by 2.08 million, or 0.15%, to 1.409 billion in 2023.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Number of flood victims drops as of midday today - NADMA Number of flood victims drops as of midday today - NADMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703837032_TBBANJIRTERENGGAN.jpg)
Number of flood victims drops as of midday today - NADMA
The total number of flood victims in Kelantan, Terengganu, Johor, and Pahang has dropped to 22,033 people placed in 92 temporary relief centres as of midday.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Number of flood victims in Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah continues to rise Number of flood victims in Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah continues to rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703650516_BanjirKelantan.jpg)
Number of flood victims in Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah continues to rise
While in Terengganu, the number has slightly dropped and no change in Johor.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![Number of flood victims increases in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang Number of flood victims increases in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703473503_KelantanBanjir.jpg)
Number of flood victims increases in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang
The number of flood victims seeking shelter at the temporary relief centres in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang increased tonight but dropped in Negeri Sembilan.
Mon Dec 25 2023
![Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702635264_TBbanjir.jpg)
Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak
In Pasir Mas, Kelantan, the number of evacuees dropped to 957 families this morning from 969 families last night.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![E-hailing driver nabbed for allegedly hitting passenger with foldable chair E-hailing driver nabbed for allegedly hitting passenger with foldable chair](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702440508_HandcuffGari.jpg)
E-hailing driver nabbed for allegedly hitting passenger with foldable chair
The incident is believed to have occurred after the suspect heard the victim slamming the car door when he dropped her off, police said.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702542842_TBIndonesianPresi.jpg)
Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output
Drought has delayed Indonesia's planting for the 2024 harvest, after the country's output this year dropped.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![COVID-19 situation in Malaysia still under control - MOH COVID-19 situation in Malaysia still under control - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667293529_COVID.jpg)
COVID-19 situation in Malaysia still under control - MOH
The rate of COVID-19 admission, including suspected COVID-19 patients, to health facilities dropped to 2.0 for every 100,000 population.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Floods: More evacuees in Perak, fewer in Selangor this morning Floods: More evacuees in Perak, fewer in Selangor this morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81677855561_MangsaBanjirPPS.jpg)
Floods: More evacuees in Perak, fewer in Selangor this morning
In Selangor, the number of evacuees being housed in relief centres dropped slightly to 697 people from 178 families.
Fri Nov 10 2023