![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
![Women are falling behind on generative AI in the workplace. Here's how to change that Women are falling behind on generative AI in the workplace. Here's how to change that](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712311972_WomenAI.jpg)
Women are falling behind on generative AI in the workplace. Here's how to change that
The gap is widest among Generation Z workers, posing long-term gender-balance issues.
Sun Apr 07 2024
![International Women’s Day: 10 women to watch in 2024 International Women’s Day: 10 women to watch in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709635078_TBIWDWEF.jpg)
International Women’s Day: 10 women to watch in 2024
At the current rate of progress, it will take 131 years to reach full gender parity, according to the WEFs Global Gender Gap Report 2023.
Fri Mar 08 2024
It's About YOUth: Closing the gender gap in STEM
What systemic challenges do women and girls face in entering and thriving in STEM? Sim Yi Lin from Girls in Tech and aerospace engineer Ts. Uma Shangery Aruldass share their experiences and ways to narrow the gender gap in the STEM industry.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702464341_TBDOSM.jpg)
Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM
Based on the Malaysia Gender Gap Index score for 2022, Malaysia is ranked 93rd out of 146 countries globally.
Wed Dec 13 2023
It's About YOUth: State polls: The gender gap in candidates
Out of the pool of 570 candidates for the six state polls, only 71 are women. PN's Sasha Lyna Abdul Latif and PH's Jamaliah Jamaluddin discuss the gender gap in politics and empowering women to take on more leadership roles.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![These are the world's most gender-equal countries These are the world's most gender-equal countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687510322_TBGENDERWEF.jpg)
These are the world's most gender-equal countries
It will take 131 years to close the global gender gap, but some countries are much closer to achieving gender parity than others.
Sun Jun 25 2023
![Japan will 'aggressively' push for women's participation after gender gap report Japan will 'aggressively' push for women's participation after gender gap report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682737855_facemasks.jpg)
Japan will 'aggressively' push for women's participation after gender gap report
The World Economic Forum report measuring gender parity ranked Japan 125th out of 146 countries this year.
Sat Jun 24 2023
![Not enough women in senior positions in Malaysia - Report Not enough women in senior positions in Malaysia - Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41453890647_WORKINGWOMEN.jpg)
Not enough women in senior positions in Malaysia - Report
Research has found that working models have a significant impact on the number of women in senior management, Silvia Tan said.
Mon Mar 27 2023
![Gender gap at work far worse than expected: UN Gender gap at work far worse than expected: UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678169634_WORK.jpg)
Gender gap at work far worse than expected: UN
According to UN's International Labour Organization, the new data shows that women still have a much harder time finding a job than men.
Tue Mar 07 2023
![Youths call for more young, female candidates this GE15 Youths call for more young, female candidates this GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666789422_youth.jpg)
Youths call for more young, female candidates this GE15
Malaysia's younger generation are calling for parties to close the gender gap in politics in the coming elections.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Budget 2023 must address gender gap in identified sectors - NCWO Budget 2023 must address gender gap in identified sectors - NCWO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664344158_Bajet.jpg)
Budget 2023 must address gender gap in identified sectors - NCWO
The NCWO hopes that Budget 2023 would, among others, address the gender gap in employment, and the increasing unpaid care work that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Sep 30 2022
![Measuring wealth: A key step to effectively narrow the gender gap Measuring wealth: A key step to effectively narrow the gender gap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81439085721_WORKINGWOMEN.jpg)
Measuring wealth: A key step to effectively narrow the gender gap
According to the new Wealth Equity Index, women accumulate only 74 pct of the wealth that men have at retirement.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![Closing the gender gap for women could help economies out of crisis Closing the gender gap for women could help economies out of crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61484141534_WomenEmpowerment.jpg)
Closing the gender gap for women could help economies out of crisis
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2022 benchmarks the evolution of gender-based gaps in four areas.
Sat Jul 16 2022
![Women in politics: Why are they still under-represented in Malaysia? Women in politics: Why are they still under-represented in Malaysia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625208444_ParliamentHouse.jpg)
Women in politics: Why are they still under-represented in Malaysia?
Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto says there is a need to move away or rather criminalise toxic politics.
Thu Jul 14 2022