![Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024 Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683707289_bayi.jpg)
Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said male babies outnumbered females at 51,759 to 48,973 births.
Tue Aug 13 2024
The Future Is Female: Women & Wealth - Securing Financial Futures
This episode of #TheFutureIsFemale shines a spotlight on financial literacy for women - an essential yet often overlooked aspect of empowerment. Melisa Idris speaks to financial planner and financial literacy provider, Aisya Rahman, founder & CEO of Aisya Rahman Advisory, which runs financial literacy workshops exclusively for professional women, women entrepreneurs, and stay at home mums.
Sun Aug 11 2024
![Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722935677_KhaledaZia.jpg)
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster
The order for Khaleeda Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Olympics: Gymnastics - Biles looks to join Ledecky with nine Olympic golds Olympics: Gymnastics - Biles looks to join Ledecky with nine Olympic golds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722848944_ParisOlympics.jpg)
Olympics: Gymnastics - Biles looks to join Ledecky with nine Olympic golds
Simone Biles aims for her 8th and 9th titles, potentially joining elite club of greatest female Olympians on the final day of gymnastics.
Mon Aug 05 2024
The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza
*TRIGGER WARNING: INFANT LOSS.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
Sun Aug 04 2024
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
![Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721999341_femalefreedivers.jpg)
Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers
Japan's storied "ama" prayed for an abundant catch in a ceremony held by these female free divers for decades.
Sun Jul 28 2024
![Female TikTok account owner arrested for threatening, slandering influencer Female TikTok account owner arrested for threatening, slandering influencer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650803293_gari.jpg)
Female TikTok account owner arrested for threatening, slandering influencer
A woman was arrested over alleged threats against social influencer Rajeswary on her TikTok account after receiving a complaint from a man.
Mon Jul 08 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
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
![Hormones may be the key to treating anorexia Hormones may be the key to treating anorexia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718270275_crying.jpg)
Hormones may be the key to treating anorexia
It's serious and sometimes deadly, but anorexia has been under-studied for decades.
Sat Jun 15 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
The Future Is Female: Urban Design - First Life, Then Spaces, Then Buildings
How can urban design help to reclaim and enhance the unique character of Malaysian cities? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO which champions good urban design practice in Malaysia and aspires to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Sun May 26 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
![Sivasangari among five nominees for PSA Female Player Of The Year Sivasangari among five nominees for PSA Female Player Of The Year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716264395_TBSivasangari.jpg)
Sivasangari among five nominees for PSA Female Player Of The Year
According to the Professional Squash Association, the winners of the four biggest annual awards will be decided by votes.
Wed May 22 2024