Bringing women to the fore

Let’s shake on it: Najib handing over the appointment credentials to Chief Secretary to the Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Ministry Datuk Mohammad Mentek at his office in Putrajaya. Watching on are Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa (left) and minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan (second from right). — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: There are now 900 fully-qualified women offering their expertise to the private sector, including public-listed companies.

These women are the product of the Women Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Advisor Office (KIW), an entity at the Prime Minister’s Department.