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
AWANI Review: Closing the gender leadership gap in higher education
Despite women increasingly outpacing men in higher education enrollment, they remain underrepresented in leadership roles. Prabha Sundram, Head of Education at the British Council Malaysia, examines this persistent gap, its impact, and strategies for universities to achieve true equity and inclusivity.
Sat Aug 10 2024
![Olympics: Boxing - Algerian Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute Olympics: Boxing - Algerian Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723001089_WomenBoxing.jpg)
Olympics: Boxing - Algerian Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute
I just had the performance I was looking to deliver today, to make the fans happy, said Imane Khelif.
Wed Aug 07 2024
AWANI Pagi: Kesihatan Gender: Kecelaruan padanan kromosom
Diskusi 8.30 pagi Isnin bersama Prof. Dr. Ani Amelia Dato’ Zainuddin, Pensyarah & Pakar Perunding Kanan Obstetrik & Ginekologi Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, UKM membincangkan isu kesihatan gender menjurus kepada soal kecelaruan pandanan kromsom susulan kontroversi dua atlet tinju yang dibatalkan penyertaan di peringkat antarabangsa selepas gagal mematuhi peraturan yang menghalang atlet dengan kromosom XY lelaki daripada bertanding dalam acara wanita.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722558617_Boxing.jpg)
Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row
Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics mid-fight on Thursday after she sustained a series of crunching blows from Imane Khelif.
Fri Aug 02 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
![Musk says he will move SpaceX, X headquarters to Texas over frustration with California laws Musk says he will move SpaceX, X headquarters to Texas over frustration with California laws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713840920_tbElonMusk.jpg)
Musk says he will move SpaceX, X headquarters to Texas over frustration with California laws
Musk called the act, which bars schools from informing parents if a child wants to identify by a different gender, 'the final straw.'
Wed Jul 17 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
![Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718357926_tbGenderEquality.jpg)
Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace
Women face systemic challenges in accessing senior positions across all countries and sectors, undermining economic growth.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718268608_SpaceXFalconrock.jpg)
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Former employees claim they were illegally fired for raising concerns about gender discrimination and sexual harassment against women.
Thu Jun 13 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
![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
![Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713414556_Swedenjpg.jpg)
Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender
Swedes have been able to change legal gender since 1972, but requires a thorough investigation and a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
Thu Apr 18 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