International Women’s Day

Malaysia lagging behind SEA counterparts in gender wage gap, says Nancy

Malaysia has witnessed significant strides in narrowing the gender gap in recent years with the percentage of women directors increasing to 29.7% in 2023 from 14% in 2016. 

Women’s March notice returned to organisers due to incomplete forms: KL police chief 

The fifth notice submitted by the organisers yesterday at the Dang Wangi police headquarters was also incomplete but police accepted it and the gathering is to take place on Saturday, starting in front of Sogo on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman at about 9am, said the KL police chief.

Grab launches beta feature to boost women-only rides for women drivers

Superapp Grab has introduced its “Women-Passengers Preferred Beta” feature effective today, to increase the chances of women drivers who have opted in to be matched with only women passengers.

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Photo of the day: Hands on with work and family

Tailor Nora Ronas works overtime to meet customers’ orders for new “baju raya” ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in about two weeks. With many hours spent at work, she keeps her children close by at her shop in Keramat Mall.

Minister v podcast: Hannah Yeoh’s public feud sparks debate on sponsored content ethics

Sports minister has criticised Gintell for sponsoring episode of Keluar Sekejap pod, hosted by Shahril Hamdan and Khairy Jamaluddin

Photo of the day: Of leaky pipes, dry taps, and wet boots

A scene of leaking pipes, water puddles and a lurking worker at Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Air Selangor technicians are captured skilfully tackling a leaky pipe as they tend to numerous complaints of water supply disruption across the country’s capital.