The gender gap between women and men in the labour market is still too wide, as in May this year, the labour force participation rate for women was only 56.2 per cent, compared to 82.9 per cent for men.UMNO’s Women and Family Affairs Council (HAWA) ch…
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said it rescued all but one of 95 passengers from a partially capsized ferry boat off the coast of Sibuyan Island in Romblon province. The cause of the sinking is under investigation but it was reported tha…
All quarters are advised not to simply accuse a Muslim of being an infidel or ‘kafir’ as such accusations are very serious and unwarranted, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.He said such a…
The national government and its partners have so far distributed PHP275 million worth of assistance to families severely affected by two typhoons that also enhanced the southwest monsoon, bringing a significant amount of rainfall for over two weeks. D…
Malaysia will be celebrating its 66th National Day on Aug 31, marking more than six decades of freedom and peace since the declaration of independence was marked by the raising of the Malaysian flag at the Selangor Club field here.This year’s National…
