KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government remains firm and consistent in protecting women's rights in Malaysia.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Mar 8 — The Selangor government is constantly striving to ensure women in the state are given equal opportunities as men, said state executive councillor for women empowerment Anfaal Saari. Acknowledging their contribution to the economy, she expressed the desire...

PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — Malaysia has witnessed significant strides in narrowing the gender gap in recent years, with percentage of women directors increased to 29.7 per cent in 2023 from 14 per cent in 2016.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Despite having ignited success and inspiration in the digital space industry, women still face challenges in the digital world, including harassment, doxing, and sexism, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 29 — Subang Jaya state assemblyman Michelle Ng Mei Sze is urging the state government to reevaluate its building design policy by requiring new properties to incorporate facilities which caters to vulnerable groups. The DAP lawmaker said this is vital...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SELAYANG, Feb 18 — Some 200 women entrepreneurs participated in a three-month digital marketing course to empower and enhance their capabilities in the business field. State executive councillor for women's development Anfaal Saari said all participants were small and...

SHAH ALAM, Jan 29 — The state government has allocated RM85,000 to 17 single mothers' associations to support its members' entrepreneurial programmes and skill enhancement.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Selangor will outline five important elements in establishing a framework or policy related to the Care Economy involving children, women and the elderly in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) plans to establish elderly care centres in government facilities next year with caregiving services at a minimal rate.

SUBANG JAYA, Nov 16 — A total of 80 resolutions were achieved at the Asean Women in Sports Conference 2023 to empower and enhance the role of women in sports, both domestically and across the Southeast Asian region.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, Oct 30 — State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari has stated that the Selangor government should further acknowledge the importance of the care economy sector for the state’s economic development.  At the launch of the Selangor...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 27 — The state government is seeking solutions to increase women's participation in the workforce and contribute to Selangor's gross domestic product (GDP). State executive councillor for women’s development Anfaal Saari said this aims to narrow its labour...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 26 — More than 30,000 women in Selangor, both working and non-working, have benefitted from several support assistance programmes introduced by the state government. State executive councillor for women's development Anfaal Saari said they are covered under...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Women now hold 38.8 per cent of decision-making positions in the public sector, according to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The government will implement a multi-tiered levy system in the near future, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The government will empower women's roles in the care economy to boost their participation in the labour market during the final phase of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — A total of 71 women candidates will be contesting in the state elections in six states, with a total of 245 seats up for grabs.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Affordable childcare centres are to be set up in a move to get more women to join the labour force, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

By Fhatihah Zakinan SHAH ALAM, July 19 — A total of 17 per cent or 31 out of 180 participants from Akademi Kepimpinan Wanita (AKW) have managed to gain positions in important government organisations. Wanita Berdaya Selangor chief executive officer Hidayah Ramli said they include council...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The participation of women as members of board of directors at the top 100 public listed companies increased to 29.7 per cent on April 1, 2023, compared to 14 per cent in 2016.