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Sarawak pioneers new Diversity, Equality, Equity and Inclusivity (D2EI) unit in Malaysia

The state’s commitment to inclusive development includes strengthening women’s roles in high-growth sectors through grants, training, and partnerships

Grab Malaysia empowers PwDs, women in gig economy

Managing director Adelene Foo says company supports communities with training, financial relief, safety features, community-building programmes

Game changer: Single mothers, female entrepreneurs hail Grab’s flexible work model

Platform credited for offering women financial independence and control over their schedules

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 impact soars at Ironman Kona triathlon

In a groundbreaking move towards gender equality, the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, is set to host the second edition of an all-women’s race this year. 

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FIFA boss Gianni Infantino earns a World Cup sized paycheck

Since 2016, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has seen his salary soar to over €5 million a year and that’s before performance bonuses and eye-popping perks like mattresses, tuxedos, and exercise steppers. Football’s top boss is living large while running the world’s game

Malaysia pulls the plug on Kuwaiti Hornet deal after years of turbulence

RMAF walks away from costly, outdated aircraft amid rising concerns over integration, support, and long-term value

Cops on manhunt for suspects who murdered college student in Cyberjaya

Sepang police confirm incident happened today, involving 20-year-old female victim