SHAH ALAM, March 11 — About seven in 10 women in Selangor, or 69.7 per cent, are part of the workforce, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — More than 5,000 jobs will be on offer at the EmpowerHer Career Fair, set to be held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on Friday and Saturday.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The National Women’s Policy 2025-2030 launched today will focus improving existing policies and stepping up enforcement against domestic violence offenders.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants adequate space and opportunities to be given to women in all aspects of the nation’s development.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the International Women's Day celebration today as a tribute to the courage, sacrifices, and extraordinary role of women in shaping a more just and prosperous society.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Women are the foundation of the 'first madrasah' and serve as pillars of strength and resilience for their families, society, and the nation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said ongoing support is essential to enabling women, particularly those from the B40 group, to succeed in e-commerce.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Mar 3 — As women’s political empowerment continues to be a focal point in Selangor, the State Legislative Assembly is stepping up efforts to enhance female leadership despite the decline in elected female representatives from 12 in 2018 to nine following the 2023...

By Sofia Nasir KLANG, Jan 22 — The state government welcomes more private sector participation in empowering women’s role in Selangor’s economy. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the modern woman is more competitive and can handle any job,...

By Sofia Nasir KLANG, Jan 21 — The state government will launch two new incentives next June to support working mothers. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the incentives — Asuh Pintar and Tunas — will replace the MamaKerja scheme, which was not...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 20 — Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari announced that women’s participation in employment across various sectors in the state, including professional and economic fields, reached 56 per cent in 2023. He said the figure has consistently...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Jan 15 — The Selangor government will introduce a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) framework in collaboration with the private sector to promote gender equality in hiring practices. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari...

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Increasing workforce inclusion by integrating more women and older generations is vital for the economy, said World Bank senior economist Shakira Teh Sharifuddin.  She said there is a need to acknowledge and appreciate the skills and experiences of...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Dec 16 — The Selangor Women’s Assembly (Siwanis) serves as a platform to expose and empower women in decision-making processes and policy development at the highest levels. State executive councillor for women empowerment Anfaal Saari said the programme, now in its...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Twenty-six applications for the Women’s Leadership Apprenticeship Programme 2024 (Perantis) have been approved, with an allocation of RM1.19 million, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — A total of 25 accomplished women from various professional backgrounds have been selected to receive grant allocations through the Women Leadership Apprenticeship Programme (Perantis) 2024.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Nov 21 — State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Shaari is challenging state subsidiaries to take the lead to greater participation rate among the women, aiming at empowering women in the workforce. “The state government also urged its...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The number of women who are MPs, assemblymen and ministers in Malaysia is still low, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor has urged women to continue to voice out and fight to increase the representation of women in Parliament through an amendment in the Federal Constitution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Women’s participation as board members in the top 100 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia and government-linked companies (GLCs) has risen significantly, reaching 32.2 per cent as of October 10 compared to 25.5 per cent in 2021.