Opening the door to violence
PETALING JAYA: A PAS deputy minister’s remarks that husbands can “gently” hit their wives as a way to reprimand them continue to be slammed by the public and women’s groups.
Source: thestar.com.my
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Women's groups repeat call for comprehensive sex education to curb teen pregnancy | Malaysia
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 14 — It is time the Malaysian government made comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) mandatory in the school syllabus to curb unwanted incidents such as unplanned pregnancies, women’s groups said today. They said CSE could provide teenagers with the right knowledge and...
Source: malaymail.com
Progressing towards raising gender equality index
PETALING JAYA: From mandatory representation of women on boards to support systems for working and single mothers, women have generally given Budget 2022 the thumbs up, saying that their welfare and empowerment have received the attention it deserves.
Source: thestar.com.my
Solidify women-centric initiatives in Budget 2022, women's groups tell Putrajaya | Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Putrajaya should deliver on its pledge for women to occupy one in three boardroom seats, gender advocacy groups said in response to the Budget 2022 target of at least one female director in all companies. Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) programme director Karen Lai said...
Source: malaymail.com
Rape is no joke: Malaysians urged to take a stand against rape culture
Malaysians are urged to take a stand against rape culture and other gender-based violence in light of actor Fauzi Nawawi’s recent rape comments on a talk show.
Source: thestar.com.my