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 Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, April 4 — The Selangor government is looking into the possibility of broadening the eligibility requirements for its MamaKerja initiative to include housewives. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the expansion review of...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, April 12 — The state government, via Wanita Berdaya Selangor, has published a book called Dapur Selangor, featuring 56 cooking recipes. State executive councillor of women and family Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the 91-page book has a variety of unique recipes from...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, Feb 5 — Participants of the Gadis Inspirasi Negeri Selangor (Gadis) programme, especially its winners, are expected to spread the state government-organised women's programme on a wider basis. State executive councillor of women and family development Dr...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, July 12 — Continuing education is important to strengthening women so they can help in developing the state, said the Menteri Besar's political secretary Juwairiya Zulkifli. She said the effort to do so is in line with the implementation of the Selangor Women's...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SINCE 1911, International Women’s Day has been celebrated around the globe on March 8. The over-a-century-long idea to commemorate women’s rights and contributions have been pivotal in providing a platform to get voices heard and raise awareness about gender...

By Sheeda Fathil PUCHONG, Dec 15 — More than 7,000 low-income families from the B40 group throughout the state will receive baby formula and disposable diapers from the Selangor government, said state executive councillor for women and family development Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. She said the...

By Alang Bendahara SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The state government has allocated RM5.03 million in the 2022 Selangor Budget for the development and empowerment of women. Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the allocation would be set aside for state-owned company Wanita Berdaya...

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...