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 Future Is Female: Prison Service — Advancing Welfare in Prisons
How does the incarceration of women affect their families, particularly children? Is there support available for them? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, former Deputy Commissioner of the Malaysian Prisons Department, about how women in prison service can make for a more just and humane criminal justice system.
Sun Jul 07 2024
![Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718700484_Bangkok.jpg)
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage
The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.
Tue Jun 18 2024
The Future Is Female: Reframe Retirement
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Clare Davenport, Founder of Designing4Better, about reframing our view of retirement and why it’s important to also consider the non-financial aspects of retirement planning. Clare Davenport was one of the speakers at the International Social Well Being Conference 2024 #ISWC2024 organised by EPF.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![India's Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term India's Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717945900_TBMODI.jpg)
India's Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term
Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister on Sunday for a record-equalling third term.
Sun Jun 09 2024
The Future Is Female: Workplace Leadership — The Perils of the Accidental Manager
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Ann Francke OBE, Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute, Britain’s professional body for management and leadership. She is also the author of ‘Create a Gender-Balanced Workplace’ and in 2020 she was awarded an OBE for services to Workplace Equality.
Sun Jun 09 2024
It’s About YOUth: Bridging the academic divide
Bernard Ow from PEMIMPIN GSL and Mohammad Rafiq Shahmie from EDUKO explore the disparities in SPM exam results while suggesting holistic approaches to support all students and ensure equal opportunities for success. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Progress for women in the workplace stagnating in four key areas, global study reveals Progress for women in the workplace stagnating in four key areas, global study reveals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646708151_TBWORKINGWOMAN.jpg)
Progress for women in the workplace stagnating in four key areas, global study reveals
Mental health, unbalanced domestic responsibilities and non-inclusive behaviours are current red flags.
Sat Jun 01 2024
![Motor racing - Young female drivers take aim at F1's male monopoly Motor racing - Young female drivers take aim at F1's male monopoly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716529540_Ffemaleracers.jpg)
Motor racing - Young female drivers take aim at F1's male monopoly
The cohort, four from Europe and one from Australia and Malaysia, took part in a training and assessment camp in Austria last week.
Sat May 25 2024
![Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716444026_EldoradoPark.jpg)
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
![[COLUMNIST] US veto on Palestine: A betrayal of justice and equality [COLUMNIST] US veto on Palestine: A betrayal of justice and equality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81656909224_AzrilMohdAmin.jpg)
[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
![Soccer - 'No other sport does this': Pundits enthralled by Chelsea v Man Utd thriller Soccer - 'No other sport does this': Pundits enthralled by Chelsea v Man Utd thriller](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712300391_PremierLeague.jpg)
Soccer - 'No other sport does this': Pundits enthralled by Chelsea v Man Utd thriller
hat-trick hero Cole Palmer scored the latest-ever winning goal in a Premier League having equalised only a minute earlier from penalty spot.
Fri Apr 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: Govt tables first reading of constitutional amendments to citizen laws
The proposed amendment to Malaysia's citizenship laws was tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat with the long-awaited amendment to grant equal rights to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers.
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