Empowering Selangor Women
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The Selangor Women’s Affairs portfolio is led by YB Rodziah Ismail. Under the previous Barisan Nasional-led state government, it was possible for the stat...
PWDC - A Snapshot
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Today, four months down the road PWDC is set with nine fulltime and part-time staff on the go. Headed by chief executive officer (CEO) Sri Husnaini Sofjan who w...
16 Women
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Chong Eng Member of Parliament for Bukit MertajamThe “woman in grey” is well known for her pursuit of gender equality. Under h...
Events in April
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ACTIVITIESGather ‘round your little ones for a fun Easter outing at Hin Market! There are plenty of fun family-friendly activities from the easter egg hunt to p...
Early Election
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Speculation is rife that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak will call for the 13th General Election this year. Rumours are aplenty on the actual date &...
A Disturbing Focus on The Man Through His Women
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In the recent production of The Sandpit: Womensis, actor Anne James played Santha, a conservative Hindu woman scorned, not so much by her husband taking another...
The Economic Transformation Programme Forum
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The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) was launched on September 21, 2010. It is meant to be a comprehensive plan to drive Malaysia's economy to meet the W...
GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL 2012 Highlights
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"Mak Yong".SILAT – OUR HERITAGE FOR THE WORLD The gala opening of the festival features the world premier of “Silat – Our Herita...
The Foreign Minister's Diminished Role
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US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton hosting a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Anifah Haji Aman on May 14, 2009 in Washington,...
Non-compliance - A Bane of Urban Governance
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In March 2008, Penangites, at least those who voted in the General Election, wanted a change in the state government. Out of the 40 seats under contest, 29 we...
Social Resistance in A Semi-Democracy
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On February 5 this year, more than 5,000 people flooded downtown Kuala Lumpur to participate in the Light up Jalan Sultan and Preserve Heritage event.Artisans...
Socio-economic Inequalities
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Imbalances of income distribution across states of MalaysiaWhile Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis and Kedah show the least uniform income distribution in 2004,...