M'sian PLCs have ability to fulfil 30% women representation: BCorp independent director

KUALA LUMPUR: The over 900 public listed companies (PLCs) on Bursa Malaysia which currently meet 17 per cent of women representation on their boards and management, have the ability to hire and fulfil the minimum 30 per cent benchmark quota for women representation in line with the aspiration of many stakeholders.

Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) Independent Director Norlela Baharudin, who is also the 30% Club Malaysia Mentoring Manager, said this is given that women today have the right and diverse skills set and talent to fill the directorship positions in PLCs.