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thestar. com. my > news > nation > 05/02/2026 > labour-initiatives-reflect-a-progressive-shift-say-groups

Labour initiatives reflect a progressive shift, say groups

3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (480+ words) PETALING JAYA: Industry groups and women say initiatives like the Progressive Acceleration for Capability and Employment (PACE) and the new post-maternity allowance announced by the Prime Minister reflect a progressive shift. Chief activist at Gabungan e Hailing Malaysia (GEM) Masrizal…...

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thestar. com. my > aseanplus > aseanplus-news > 02/11/2026 > thailand039s-progressive-party-moves-backwards-in-polls

Thailand's progressive party moves backwards in polls

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (673+ words) BANGKOK: Thailand's progressive People's Party came first in the last election and was leading opinion surveys before this weekend's vote, but took a beating at the ballot box, raising questions over the popularity of its reform agenda. Expectations were high…...

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thestar. com. my > lifestyle > style > 05/17/2025 > film-festival-bans-039nude039-dresses---so-what-about-your-see-through-blouses

Film festival bans 'nude' dresses " so, what about your see-through blouses?

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (509+ words) As one major film festival cracks down on revealing "nude" dresses, questions arise about the place of sheer and see-through styles on red carpets and beyond. Saturday, 17 May 2025 All eyes are now on the 78th Cannes Film Festival underway from May…...

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thestar. com. my > lifestyle > style > 05/16/2025 > designer-prabal-gurungs-memoir-threads-fashion-family-and-feminism-together

Designer Prabal Gurung's memoir threads fashion, family and feminism together

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1140+ words) Prabal Gurung, known for telling stories through his vibrant fashion designs, now opens up about his life in his powerful new memoir, 'Walk Like A Girl'. Friday, 16 May 2025 Designer Prabal Gurung has'always been a storyteller. First, it was through the…...