Creating diverse, inclusive workplaces: Good practices go a long way

The evidence is compelling: diverse and inclusive workplaces result in increased profitability and performance. Yet, many businesses don’t seem to make diversity and inclusion a priority in the workplace.

The bigger picture: Malaysia’s gender perspective in Covid recovery

As Malaysia rebounds, it is crucial for a gender perspective in all recovery efforts and policies, say experts. Economically, women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

World News Day to be marked on September 28

More than 500 newsrooms and media support organisations around the world will unite in a global campaign on September 28 to showcase the value of fact-based journalism.

Star Investigates: How did a bike accident become an extortion case?

A simple motorbike accident by a teenage boy in the capital’s Mirpur has been turned into an extortion case against eight school and college students for reasons the victim, his family and witnesses cannot explain.

Deadly yet taken lightly

People in Bangladesh every day inhale an alarming amount of black carbon, a particle not only harmful for human health but also responsible for global warming.

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