Indonesian Military imprisons, dismisses soldier for having same-sex intercourse

JAKARTA, Oct 16 (The Jakarta Post/ANN): The Semarang Military Court has sentenced a chief private, identified only as P, to one year's imprisonment, in addition to dismissing him from the Indonesian Military (TNI) for having same-sex intercourse with another member of the military.

Equal pay for work of equal value is a misunderstood concept

Virtual run for gender equality gets good response

Family fun run for gender equality goes virtual

IN THE new normal, the ‘Run With Flying Colours’ 3km family fun run will be held virtually this year from Aug 17 to 28.

Push for gender balance goes on

IT IS essential to groom students, especially girls, to be involved in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers.

Cambodian researchers get award for innovation to address gender-based violence

PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): A research team from Khana Centre for Population Health Research in Cambodia has won funding to implement a 24-hour platform for gender-based violence response and support for female entertainment workers in the country, said a World Bank's press statement on Thursday (July 9).

Jobs worth celebrating

IT IS common to hear about activities to celebrate particular roles and professions, such as Mothers Day (second Sunday of May), Teachers Day (May 16 in Malaysia), Labour Day (May 1) and even International Women’s Day (March 8).

South Korean birth rate world's lowest in struggle for balance - report

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea has the world's lowest birth rate, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday, as women in Asia's fourth-largest economy struggle to achieve a balance between work and other life demands.

Malaysian women go on Twitter to report sexual harassment and call out their perpetrators

The emergence of these women’s accusations on Twitter is a reminder of the prevalence of sexual assault in Malaysia

Thinking outside the music box

THE ongoing movement control order (MCO) put the brakes on the livelihood of many people, including musicians.