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The socialist roots of International Women's Day

The socialist roots of International Women's Day

A young member of the Parti Sosialis Malaysia reminds us that the movement had a radical start.

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COMMENT | This Int'l Women's Day, I'm thinking about how tired we are

COMMENT | This Int'l Women's Day, I'm thinking about how tired we are

Are there good things about being a woman in the modern world?

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Standing up for their beliefs - 12 women you should know about

Standing up for their beliefs - 12 women you should know about

MALAYSIANSKINI | We look back at some of the many female activists who have shared their stories.

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MP SPEAKS | Women's Day: A salute to their courage and strength

MP SPEAKS | Women's Day: A salute to their courage and strength

Women are rising up against tyranny and oppression with courage in a system that favours men.

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COMMENT | Key steps to better protect Malaysian women

COMMENT | Key steps to better protect Malaysian women

Changes to legal framework must be implemented quickly to strengthen women’s rights.

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Activate! – frontliner recalls pandemic's first cases

Activate! – frontliner recalls pandemic's first cases

Dr Yasmin is one of the frontliners called into action in the earlier days of Covid-19.

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Glorene Das remembers the battered child who survived a coma

Glorene Das remembers the battered child who survived a coma

MALAYSIANSKINI | Tenaganita’s executive director tells us why she chooses to fight for the defenceless.

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COMMENT | In honour of Malaysian mothers abroad

COMMENT | In honour of Malaysian mothers abroad

Malaysia is a rare example of a country that discriminates against women when conferring citizenship by parentage.

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MP SPEAKS | Happy International Women's Day!

MP SPEAKS | Happy International Women's Day!

A message from the first woman to serve as deputy prime minister of Malaysia.

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MP SPEAKS | Women are solution for more democratic, equal and just world

MP SPEAKS | Women are solution for more democratic, equal and just world

More women in Parliament will mean better laws on the rights of women, children and youths.

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Female MPs pledge to fight for a more gender-sensitive Parliament

Female MPs pledge to fight for a more gender-sensitive Parliament

They vow to make it a priority to focus on bills and policies that move towards gender equality.

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LETTER | Wait no more, act now on gender issues, PN!

LETTER | Wait no more, act now on gender issues, PN!

This is not the 18th century for men to enjoy their patriarchal 'privileges' anymore.

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LETTER | Choose to challenge gender inequality in health

LETTER | Choose to challenge gender inequality in health

A challenged world is an alert world. And from challenge comes change.

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COMMENT | Time to get serious about gender equality in workplace

COMMENT | Time to get serious about gender equality in workplace

Now is the time for commitment, courageous choices and concerted efforts from us all.

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COMMENT | A pandemic with a woman's face

COMMENT | A pandemic with a woman's face

A better future depends on addressing the gender power imbalance.

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Let’s continue our agenda of reform and progress, especially with women’s rights

Let’s continue our agenda of reform and progress, especially with women’s rights

LETTER | We call on all political parties to actively choose to challenge gender and other stereotypes, fight gender bias, discrimination and celebrate women's achievements.

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Rafidah leads International Women's Day plaudits

Rafidah leads International Women's Day plaudits

The former minister says that women must remember and realise their capabilities and potential.

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Women's March Malaysia 2020: Chants reverberate around the streets of KL

Women's March Malaysia 2020: Chants reverberate around the streets of KL

UPDATED | 3PM | The march was held in conjunction with the International Women's Day.

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Women's empowerment agenda suffers setback due to fall of Harapan

Women's empowerment agenda suffers setback due to fall of Harapan

MP SPEAKS | Reforms in limbo with the toppling of a legitimately elected government via a coup.

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Be better than BN, stop probing Women's March organisers, gov't told

Be better than BN, stop probing Women's March organisers, gov't told

No reason to prolong matter as issues over 10-day notice have been addressed, says MP Ramkarpal Singh.

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Cops investigating Women's March organisers under Sedition Act

Cops investigating Women's March organisers under Sedition Act

UPDATED 7.51PM | The organisers say the law is being 'unfairly and disproportionately' used against them.

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T'ganu Amanah joins chorus condemning LGBT at Women's March

T'ganu Amanah joins chorus condemning LGBT at Women's March

Raja Bahrin wants stern action taken against organisers of the demonstration.

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No permit for Women's March, says home minister

No permit for Women's March, says home minister

Muhyiddin states that organisers violated the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

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Focus on Women's March demands, stop demonising LGBT

Focus on Women's March demands, stop demonising LGBT

MP SPEAKS | We cannot exclude women and yet attempt to build a progressive and inclusive nation for all.

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