Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin – Bernama file photo
KUALA LUMPUR (March 8): The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government has always upheld the principle of women’s empowerment and will ensure that it continues to be an important national agenda, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Prime Minister said women were one of the most important pillars of national development not only for the social, political and economic aspects but in all aspects.
“The findings of a study show that a 30 per cent increase in the participation of women in the Malaysian labour market can increase the country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) between seven and 12 per cent per year,” he said in a pre-recorded message in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2021 that was broadcast on local television stations today.
The prime minister is currently on a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
He said that although success after success has been achieved, the task of empowering women needed to be streamlined as they were still plagued by various issues including stigmatisation and stereotyping that limited their role in certain areas as they are often linked to traditional roles, especially in care and nurturing.
“Their tendency to become victims of domestic violence and sexual harassment in the workplace. Issues like child abuse, “sugar daddies” and incest also worries us because women also become victims, “he said. – Bernama
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