Women participation in leadership, policy-making still low, says Dr Wan Azizah
07 March 2019
She said she was confident the statistics could be improved if public-listed companies were committed to playing a more important role in achieving the 30 per cent target set by the government. “In the top 100 public listed companies, the participation of women as board members had increased to 24.4 per cent in 2018 from 19.27 per cent in 2017.
Besides, she said women were still considered unprepared and unqualified to be entrusted with the responsibility as board members even though they appeared capable of being in the board of directors. Dr Wan Azizah said some studies had also proved that gender diversity and female participation would certainly contribute to better corporate finance management, including aspects of governance.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'No restriction on non-vaccinated kids' - Wan Azizah backs MaszleeDeputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has reaffirmed the government's stance that students ...
Read more »
Comprehensive support system needed to empower women, says DPM | The Malaysian InsightWomen's development ineffective without awareness and support, says Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Read more »
Putrajaya figuring out how to encourage child vaccinations | The Malaysian InsightDr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail says community development, health ministries discussing matter.
Read more »
Semenyih result sends a message to Harapan, says DPMDr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail stresses Harapan must study the issues that had been raised.
Read more »
Temporary shelter project has helped 62,551 people, says DPM | The Malaysian InsightAnjung Kasih initiative aids families of patients at govt hospitals, says Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Read more »
Not easy to repair a 60-year-old system: Dr Wan AzizahPERMATANG PAUH: Efforts to repair a 60-year system left behind by the previous government were not easy and the new government needs time to do it, ac...
Read more »
Penjawat awam berlainan pendirian politik jangan sabotaj - Dr. Wan AzizahPUTRAJAYA 4 Mac - Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail mengingatkan penjawat awam yang berbeza pendirian politik supaya tidak melakukan sebarang unsur-unsur sabotaj.
Read more »
Govt mulling school enrolment only for immunised children: Dr Wan AzizahKUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail says the government is studying the possibility of allowing only children who ...
Read more »
DPM moots comprehensive support system to empower women | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said a comprehensive support system should be drawn up to help empower women in the economic, social and political spheres. Dr Wan Azizah, who is also women, family and community development minister, said women’s...
Read more »