Selangor Women Development and Social Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said at the state-level International Women's Day celebration on Sunday (March 16) that the government had lined up various programmes to address the issue of “motherhood penalty” faced by women who are discouraged to pursue their aspirations due to their motherly duties.
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00:30The theme of women aspiring to build a legacy, to raise women's dreams and continue to make it a reality.
00:40It is not difficult to dream, the important thing is that you must have the courage to make a dream a reality.
00:48Ladies and gentlemen, the rate of women's demand in the market is still low, 56.2%, about 25% lower than men.
00:58In fact, the rate of women who work has not changed with the rate for the past few years.
01:05Therefore, there is a gender gap that can be seen in the economic aspect of women.
01:13This phenomenon is caused by the lack of responsibility in the household, which I mentioned earlier.
01:22When a mother gives birth to a child, she is subjected to a motherhood penalty.
01:29She is forced to slow down or stop working to take care of the child.
01:35While a father will continue to be motivated to work harder.
01:41Therefore, my focus as an exporter of women, family and social welfare is to create strong policies.
01:52Based on the Women's Agenda for 2024-2026, we have outlined among them,
02:00to implement flexible working arrangements and incentives for women to return to work.
02:08All for the purpose that women who have been released from the motherhood penalty can continue to chase their aspirations and build their legacy.
02:18Finally, I would like to wish a Happy Women's Day to all women.
02:25Go forward with courage, determination and confidence.
02:30Every step we take today will pave the way and inspire the next generation.
02:37In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
02:40I hereby inaugurate the Women's Agenda for 2025.
02:46May God's blessings be upon you.
02:50May God's blessings be upon you.
02:52May God's blessings be upon you.