More comprehensive research needed into matter to ensure justice, equality for women, says Anfaal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Asean must step up its efforts to incorporate gender perspectives into the business and human rights agenda to ensure inclusive regional development.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Mar 3 — Although women comprise nearly 48 per cent of Malaysia’s population, their representation in decision-making roles remains disproportionately low. The same can be said of Selangor. Since the 2023 state elections, only nine out of the 56 constituencies have...

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...

LOS ANGELES, Nov 27 — The Walt Disney Cmpany has agreed to pay US$43.25 million (RM192.3 million) to settle a lawsuit alleging the world-leading entertainment company paid female employees less than their male counterparts in similar roles, reported Xinhua.

By Yasmin Ramlan PETALING JAYA, June 27 — The State Legislative Assembly will highlight the implementation of the Selangor Women’s Policy and Action Plan 2024-2026. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the action plan, which was launched last month,...

PUTRAJAYA, July 11 — The Malaysia Gender Gap Index (MGGI) scored 0.707 or 70.7 per cent in 2021 compared to 0.714 or 71.4 per cent in 2020 with women’s achievement surpassing men in the educational attainment sub-index with a score of 1.060, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) in conjunction with World Population Day.

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 15 — Pakatan Harapan (Harapan) candidate for Nibong Tebal parliamentary seat Fadhlina Sidek has expressed her intention to fight for the rights of women in this country if she is elected to represent the people in the 15th general election (GE15) Fadhlina, who is Wanita PKR...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — Women’s non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the country have lauded Selangor for implementing gender mainstreaming initiatives to narrow the male-female divide and provide equal opportunities for women despite a challenging road...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has reiterated the state government's committment in creating a gender balance in forming Selangor's policies and development. Through the Gender Mainstreaming Project which began last year, it is now being...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — Seventeen officers from the Gender Focal Team and Gender Focal Point in the Gender Mainstreaming session 2021/2022 receive their appointment letter from Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, earlier today. The Gender Mainstreaming exercise, now...