By Nur Azyyati Omar SHAH ALAM, June 23 — The state government, through Wanita Berdaya Selangor, has ramped up efforts to empower women through a memorandum of understanding with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) today. The cooperation aims to prevent discrimination and achieve...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, April 28 — For Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) chief executive officer Siti Faridah Abdul Samad, leading Selangor’s main agency for women empowerment is both a professional mission and a deeply personal journey. Her drive, she said, is rooted in her own experiences...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar   GOMBAK, March 17 — The state government is reinforcing its commitment to women's economic empowerment through various family-friendly policies and initiatives, said state executive councillor for women empowerment and social welfare Anfaal Saari. She cited the...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar GOMBAK, March 17 — RM15,250 has been allocated for the Bakul Rahmah aid and Hari Raya Aidilfitri contributions for single mothers, orphans, and special needs children across Selangor. The contribution, provided by the state government via Wanita Berdaya Selangor in...

Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — Selangor has launched the Women’s Economic Development Fund (DEW) to enhance the competitiveness of handicraft entrepreneurs. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Shari said the programme, designed in collaboration with...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — State executive councillor for women's development Anfaal Saari has called upon women Islamic preachers to be more active in spreading goodness so as to build a more harmonious society. She described the faith as rahmatan lil ‘alamin (a mercy to...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 — The state government has set aside RM35,000 for the Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) scholarship programme, intended for individuals pursuing doctorates in gender studies. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said...

By Aida Mohamed Nyan SHAH ALAM, July 20 — The business digitalisation programme organised by Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) has allowed BNG Homeware Hub's founder Nooraihan Che Li to market her products more broadly. In fact, the 44-year-old said the home essentials business she runs through...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 19 — State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Shaari urges women entrepreneurs in Selangor to develop digital technology skills to enhance their business marketability. The empowerment of women via digital culture and...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 10 — Selangor is studying the implementation of flexible working arrangements for parents to ensure better work-life balance, said state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari. State subsidiary Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) has...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, March 23— Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI distributed 5,000 packets of bubur lambuk at three locations around the city today. Via its Jelajah Bubur Lambuk 2024 programme, distribution took place at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, at...

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...

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.

By Sulyn Chong IT has been two centuries since the women’s suffrage movement took place in Europe and America but many women around the world today are still suffering from inequality and inequity among peers of the opposite gender. Two centuries may feel like a long time to request for the...

By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, Dec 29 — Women and children shelter home operators in Selangor are called to apply for the grant under Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) before it ends on December 31. The agency informed that the grant is a state government initiative to help and improve shelters...

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Some 28 participants including from Pakatan Harapan component parties joined in the Asian Women's Global Leadership Network Workshop, organised by Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) earlier today. State executive councillor for women Dr Siti Mariah...

SHAH ALAM, Aug 23 — The 2022 Selangor Women's Conference, themed 'Post-Pandemic Women's Challenge: Towards a Fair, Prosperous and Inclusive Selangor' (Cabaran Wanita Pasca Pandemik: Ke Arah Selangor Saksama, Sejahtera dan Inklusif) commences today.

SHAH ALAM, Aug 9 — The Selangor Women’s Scholarship programme is part of the state government’s efforts to provide support and opportunities for women in education thus empowering them.

SHAH ALAM, July 6 — Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) has invited stakeholders to share their suggestions and research findings in ensuring the success of the upcoming Selangor Women's Conference 2022 scheduled from August 23 to August 25.