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The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
‘Role of women in informal sector must be equally recognised'
KUALA LUMPUR: The role of women in the informal sector, especially housewives and family caregivers, needs to be recognised and appreciated, commensurate with their contributions to society and country, says Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Dr Wan Azizah, the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said women's policies formulated by the government, such as the National Policy on Women (DWN) and Women's Development Action Plan (PTPW) 2025-2030, not only emphasise the importance of empowering women but also increase public awareness of the major role played by this group in the country's progress. The policies are important in enhancing the role of women, raising their image and appreciating their contributions to the country, she added. 'These policies reflect the government's commitment towards a better future for women, especially in contributing to the national development process,' she said. Dr Wan Azizah said this at a press conference after officiating the DWN-PTPW 2025-2030 Special Walkabout at the Parliament building yesterday, Bernama reported. The event themed 'Women's Dignity, Strengthening the Nation' was also attended by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching and Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng. At the same press conference, Nancy suggested that unpaid care work be valued equally with paid work, especially for women from vulnerable groups. 'We need to change it to something equivalent to paid care work,' she said.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Women empowerment must include informal sector, says Dr Wan Azizah
KUALA LUMPUR: The empowerment of women must extend beyond the formal sector to include those in informal roles such as housewives and caregivers, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Speaking at the launch of the National Policy on Women (DWN) and Women's Development Action Plan (PTPW) 2025-2030, she emphasised the need to appreciate their contributions to society and national development. 'The policies we have formulated not only focus on empowering women but also aim to raise public awareness of their crucial role in the country's progress,' said Dr Wan Azizah, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. She added that these policies reflect the government's commitment to securing a better future for women, particularly in driving national development. The event, themed 'Women's Dignity, Strengthening the Nation,' was held at the Parliament building and attended by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, and Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng. Nancy Shukri highlighted the need to value unpaid care work equally with paid employment, especially for women from vulnerable groups. 'We must recognise unpaid care work as equivalent to paid work,' she said, stressing the importance of a whole-of-government approach to balance workloads and strengthen support systems for working women. She also called for better childcare facilities at workplaces and stronger family support to ease the burden on working women. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Women Empowerment Needs To Extend Beyond Formal Sector
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The role of women in the informal sector, especially housewives and family caregivers, needs to be recognised and appreciated commensurate with their contributions to society and country, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Dr Wan Azizah said the women's policies formulated by the government such as the National Policy on Women (DWN) and Women's Development Action Plan (PTPW) 2025-2030 not only emphasise the importance of empowering women, but also increase public awareness of the major role played by this group in the country's progress. The policies are important to develop women in addition to raising their image and appreciating their contributions to the country. These policies reflect the government's commitment towards a better future for women, especially in contributing to the national development process," she said.
