Support for women
> Govt committed to recognising their roles and contributions to country’s development
PUTRAJAYA: The government will continue to support women’s initiatives in achieving their aspirations and ensuring women continue to play an integral role for the country’s growth, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.
She said the International Women’s Day Celebration 2017 marked the commitment by the government in recognising women’s role and contribution to the country’s development.
“Malaysian women should continue to achieve even greater success in their endeavours, in any or every role that they play, on the personal and professional level.
“We have proven ourselves to be able to be great leaders of nations, organisations and the catalyst of change. Let us create a better legacy for the next generation of women that we can all be proud of,” she said yesterday at the International Women’s Day 2017 celebrations themed “Be Bold For Change”.
Her speech was read by Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, Bernama reported.
In conjunction with the celebrations, a convoy by women – the Pinky Riders – on bicycles and motorcycles will share information on women’s aspirations and distribute brochures at three checkpoints in Putrajaya.
The ministry also organised a women’s bazaar to promote women handmade products and help women entrepreneurs expand their businesses at local and international markets.
Yesterday also saw the launch of the “Winnovation” (Women In Innovation) competition, to recognise women’s contributions in five fields – science and technology, arts, business and entrepreneurship, environment and sports.
On National Women’s Day, which will be celebrated on Sept 4, Rohani said a “Women’s International Seminar on Entrepreneurship” would be held to promote high quality products by local women entrepreneurs.
“Through this collaboration, it is hoped that we will provide a positive impact towards social development as well as increase and intensify the country’s economy with women entrepreneurs who are brave and bold in making changes,” she said.