KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has launched investED for Returning Women, a specialised training and re-entry programme aimed at helping women professionals resume their careers in the capital market after a career break.
Chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi said the programme aligns with the SC's aim of increasing women's participation in boardrooms and the workforce, which contributes to Malaysia's broader gender-inclusive agenda.
"By welcoming back highly capable, qualified and experienced women professionals, we are not only broadening the talent pipeline but enriching its diversity.
"Greater gender diversity directly contributes to more balanced decision-making and better business outcomes,” he said in his welcoming remarks at the programme’s launch today.
Mohammad Faiz said the programme had already received a positive response, with more than 600 applications received.
The participants selected -- with backgrounds spanning the banking, finance and corporate sectors -- will be enrolled in the first phase called "Refresh”.
In a statement, the SC said that Refresh focuses on building confidence, reintroducing workplace culture and enhancing soft skills through career clinics, personalised guidance and networking.
The second phase, Reskill, equips participants with updated technical skills and industry knowledge relevant to today's capital market, supported by training, exposure and follow-up during the first six months of employment.
"These phases provide a comprehensive pathway for women to return successfully to the workforce. Participants who complete both phases will receive RM2,000 in incentive and a certificate,” it said.
The SC said that investED for Returning Women will take an approach similar to that for investED Leadership Programme that combines classroom learning, mentorship and industry placements. - Bernama
