![EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment. EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715572389_JGSDFjpg.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.
Following a wave of sexual harassment cases, the number of women applying to join the Self-Defence Forces decreased by 12 per cent.
Fri May 17 2024
The Future Is Female: Breaking the Glass Cabinet: Women Ministers, Portfolios & Power
In Malaysian politics, we often focus on the number of women elected as Members of Parliament. However, being appointed to Cabinet is just as crucial. And having more women in Cabinet doesn't automatically mean a fair share of power. How do we strive for better gender equality in Cabinet representation and portfolio distribution? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Maha Balakrishnan, parliamentary and institutional development specialist.
Sun Jan 21 2024
![Anwar wants GLCs, GLICs to have more women decision-makers Anwar wants GLCs, GLICs to have more women decision-makers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678269592_PerdanaMenteri.jpg)
Anwar wants GLCs, GLICs to have more women decision-makers
In the government sector, women participation at the top level had increased but there was still room for improvement, Anwar said.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![Govt proposes tax exemption to encourage more women to return to work Govt proposes tax exemption to encourage more women to return to work](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/41515872545_CorporateMeeting.jpg)
Govt proposes tax exemption to encourage more women to return to work
Tengku Zafrul said the Securities Commission Malaysia will introduce a special training programme to enhance women skills.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![KPWKM works with MAFI to encourage more women to take up hydroponic, microgreen farming KPWKM works with MAFI to encourage more women to take up hydroponic, microgreen farming](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655471212_RinaMohdHarun.jpg)
KPWKM works with MAFI to encourage more women to take up hydroponic, microgreen farming
KPWKM will work with MAFI through a project to plant vegetables through hydroponics and microgreen farming specifically for women.
Fri Jun 17 2022
![Is 'Fearless Girl' the new symbol of women in the world of crypto? Is 'Fearless Girl' the new symbol of women in the world of crypto?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653649382_FearlessGirl.jpg)
Is 'Fearless Girl' the new symbol of women in the world of crypto?
The new initiative is designed to bring more women into this sector, which to date is still largely dominated by men.
Sun May 29 2022
![Johor polls: Muda to nominate more women candidates - Syed Saddiq Johor polls: Muda to nominate more women candidates - Syed Saddiq](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644631981_TBmuda.jpg)
Johor polls: Muda to nominate more women candidates - Syed Saddiq
Syed Saddiq said the matter was still being discussed at the MUDA level and would be announced to the media as early as next week.
Sat Feb 12 2022
![More women in tourism sector lose job due to COVID-19 pandemic - Nancy More women in tourism sector lose job due to COVID-19 pandemic - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637060495_RegionalConference.jpg)
More women in tourism sector lose job due to COVID-19 pandemic - Nancy
More women workers in the tourism sector have been affected by job loss compared to men globally, as more women were involved in the tourism-related industries hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
Tue Nov 16 2021
![PAS Muktamar: Give women candidates opportunity to contest in GE15 PAS Muktamar: Give women candidates opportunity to contest in GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636269319_MuktamarTahunanPAS.jpg)
PAS Muktamar: Give women candidates opportunity to contest in GE15
PAS needs to give the opportunity for more women candidates to contest in the 15th General Election (GE15), said PAS Muslimat deputy chief Dr Rosni Adam.
Sun Nov 07 2021
![More women's cooperatives will be created with launch of TransKom - Mas Ermieyati More women's cooperatives will be created with launch of TransKom - Mas Ermieyati](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/51513429065_MasErmieyati.jpg)
More women's cooperatives will be created with launch of TransKom - Mas Ermieyati
This will be a great challenge because currently about 1.6 per cent or 200 of the 14,668 cooperatives in the country are run by women.
Wed Mar 24 2021
![Japan's ruling party wants more women at meetings, but stay quiet Japan's ruling party wants more women at meetings, but stay quiet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613530151_TOSHIHIRO.jpg)
Japan's ruling party wants more women at meetings, but stay quiet
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed a new plan that allows five female lawmakers to join the party's key meetings as observers.
Wed Feb 17 2021
![Porn star Ron Jeremy charged with seven more sex crimes Porn star Ron Jeremy charged with seven more sex crimes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603948759_RAPE.jpg)
Porn star Ron Jeremy charged with seven more sex crimes
Ron Jeremy faces an additional seven counts of rape and sexual assault, as more women have now come forward to police.
Thu Oct 29 2020
![MyWIN needs to produce more women entrepreneurs - Prime Minister MyWIN needs to produce more women entrepreneurs - Prime Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71503711724_NajibTunRazakNajib.jpg)
MyWIN needs to produce more women entrepreneurs - Prime Minister
MyWIN Academy would stay true to its two central pillars - "Women" and "Innovation", as it was an important part of the country's innovation ecosystem to provide a female perspective on innovation.
Sat Aug 26 2017
![UMNO committed to more women fielded in GE14 - Zahid UMNO committed to more women fielded in GE14 - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41502530120_DSZahidHamidi.jpg)
UMNO committed to more women fielded in GE14 - Zahid
Ahmad Zahid says the time had come for more women to become Members of Parliament, assemblymen or ministers in tandem with the country having attained 60 years of independence.
Sat Aug 12 2017
![More women candidates in GE14 - Azizah Mohd Dun More women candidates in GE14 - Azizah Mohd Dun](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478446879_azizahmohddun.jpg)
More women candidates in GE14 - Azizah Mohd Dun
Wanita Barisan Nasional expects an increase in the number of women candidates contesting in the coming 14th General Election (GE14).
Fri Jul 14 2017