Singaporean Multi-National Land Transport Company Appoints Three Women Directors
ComfortDelGro Corp and its subsidiaries SBS Transit and Vicom have appointed three women on their boards, raising the group’s combined female board representation to at least 30 per cent – up from around 20 per cent. Ms Jessica Cheam, Ms Chua Mui Hoong and Ms Tan Poh Hong join a board that has long been male-dominated. ComfortDelGro said the three bring with them “diverse skills sets in the areas of sustainability, political and media relations, and food security and safety”. They replace two stalwarts who have retired from their respective boards after putting in a combined 32 years of service – Mr David Wong of ComfortDelGro and Mr Wee Siew Kim of SBS Transit. Group chairman Lim Jit Poh said: “We embarked on our board renewal process in 2017 with a clear view to bringing in greater expertise especially in disciplines that are new to the Group. We have also added more…
The Philanthropic Pledge: The Story of Japan’s First Self-Made Woman Billionaire
“The importance of women being able to work as well as raise children left an indelible impression on me” According to The Economist, “women…
How to Ignite the Back to School Fever Pitch
By Eloke-Young Splendor “If you are nervous about school starting, then your child is certainly going to be nervous about school starting,” Edward Christopherson,…
How Gender Parity Improves Global Health
TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS , SENAIT FISSEHA Women comprise 70% of health workers around the world. And yet a new report shows that 70% of…
Healthy Eating and Women
The food and drink choices you make every day affect your health now and later in life. Choosing healthy foods and drinks more often…
Lebanon’s Interior Minister Thrives in New Role
Raya Al Hassan has shaken up the ministry much to the liking of the Lebanese people. During her brief three-month tenure in the job, Lebanon’s…
DRC MPs Elect Woman Speaker of Parliament, Jeanine Mabunda
Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, on Wednesday elected Jeanine Mabunda as head of the national assembly. Mabunda was the only candidate fielded…
Standing Out in a Male Dominated Sector …Wadei Powell’s Story
The oil and gas industry ranks top on the list of industries with the highest gender imbalance. However, certain women are working hard to…
Mauritius Hold Gender Mainstreaming Workshop for Women
Mauritius is currently holding a Gender mainstreaming workshop, focusing on empowering women through cooperatives at the National Cooperative College. Gender mainstreaming conform to the…
UK to Put Mothers’ Names On Marriage Certificates, In A Major Win for Women’s Rights
British couples will be able to include their mothers’ names on their marriage certificate under a change in law hailed as a step forward…
Use Your Head
By Eloke-Young Splendor Mothers generally want to raise children who are innovative, inquisitive as well as eager to showcase smart problem-solving skills. We live…
Simple Health Steps For Women In Their 20s And 30s
When you’re in your 20s and 30s, the right lifestyle and screening tests can go a long way to keeping you healthy. These simple…
