Women empowerment initiative aims to get 100 entrepreneurs by November, says Najwan

Advocates advise employers to invest in women’s potential, provide appropriate support to retain female talent

Fund's financing schemes benefits more than 602,000 entrepreneurs nationwide

Women in politics crucial to amplifying voices of vulnerable groups, says Anfaal

Gender equality not merely women’s issue but Asean community's societal vision, core principle, says Dr Wan Azizah

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

Women's awareness, personal safety workshop will also run, mayor says both events meant for harmony, strengthen community safety awareness

Govt's holistic approach includes training, mentoring, financing, marketing, says Siwanis rep

Up to RM500 to ensure bays can serve women drivers travelling alone

Minister says move aimed to address lack of female athletes, technical officials in biennial event

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, July 7 — The story of the courage and resilience of Zohran Mamdani from New York, the United States, should serve as an inspiration to aspiring women leaders being nurtured through the 2025 Selangor Women’s Assembly (Siwanis). State executive councillor for...

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 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...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The third edition of the National Women’s Policy (DWN) and Women’s Development Action Plan 2025-2030 (PTPW) is a strategic guide to implement programmes, initiatives and collaborative efforts by all stakeholders, said Women’s Development Department (JPW) director-general Hanani Sapit.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Women Economic Forum (WEF) Asean 2025 concluded yesterday after three impactful days of dialogue, culminating in the announcement of 27 comprehensive resolutions designed to accelerate women’s leadership and inclusive economic growth across the Asean region and beyond.

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, June 20 — Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) remains committed to supporting domestic violence victims by offering effective rehabilitation programmes and empowerment support through its six shelters. WBS' women’s strategy and policy department executive Tengku...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — A whole-of-society approach is needed to empower women across all sectors, including governance, urban planning and the digital economy to unlock the full potential of the “sheconomy” and drive inclusive, sustainable development in Asean, said Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Asean Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2025, which will be held from June 19 to 21, will gather over 100 speakers and panellists from both Malaysia and abroad.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Malaysia is set to establish Asean's first Women’s Economic Empowerment Centre in Kuala Lumpur, to ensure the bloc’s potential and opportunities are accessible to all, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), youth and women.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the family of prominent women's rights activist Datuk Rasammah Bhupalan, 98, who died this morning.