Need for new platforms to unleash women’s potential
KUCHING: Fostering gender equality and creating a society where every woman is empowered is important to unleash her full potential. In stating this, Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said in today’s world where strong voices of women have been equally significant in determining major policy decisions, it is […]
SWWS calls for gender equality in workplace
KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has called for women to work together to achieve equal treatment and recognition in the workplace. In stating this, the Sarawak Women For Women Society (SWWS) said that by working together, all women have a chance to reach their potential and be treated equally, free of discrimination. […]
Time to sanction lactation breaks for nursing mothers
KUALA LUMPUR: Gender equality policies have given women access to economic and social resources including career development opportunities. But what about the rights of nursing mothers who resume employment after using up their maternity leave and need to take breaks while at work for the purpose of expressing breast milk? In Malaysia, lactation breaks at […]
Sarawak needs more talents
KUCHING: The state needs talented men and women to developed Sarawak, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the new economy which is based on talent and digital, do not differentiate between men and women, as long as one has the talent. “In Sarawak we have 2.8 million people and […]
Sarawak government asked to close large equality gap
KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women’s Wing has proposed that amendments and improvements to Article 23 of the party’s constitution be made to reflect their role. PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the amendment should cover the role of the women’s movement in various fields including politics, leadership, economy, education and […]
Party hopes for gender responsive budget
KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) hopes that the National Budget 2022 will be a ‘gender-responsive’ budget by taking into consideration gender equality and increase spending in sectors that will benefit women and girls to reduce inequality. “I hope the government will transform this budget to ensure that gender equality commitments are realised,” said it Women […]
Citizenship Ruling: Women society applauds decision
KUCHING: Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has applauded and welcomed the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s recent landmark decision which declared that children born overseas to Malaysian mothers who are married to foreigners are entitled by operation of law to be citizens of Malaysia. “While parity is still a long way to go in terms […]
Gender equality remains a far cry
Bosses not doing enough, reveals survey KUALA LUMPUR: Most Malaysians feel that employers in the country are not doing enough to help women to balance work and care responsibilities, a situation which stops women from achieving equality with men, a survey has revealed. The survey, conducted by market research company Ipsos, also found that 19 […]
