#BreakTheBias: 5 ways to celebrate International Women's Day in Malaysia


Artist Lee pays tribute to women in her exhibition, Blossoming Colours. - JANET LEE

International Women's Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe, was celebrated on March 8.

This year's IWD theme is #BreakTheBias, aimed at smashing stereotypes, gender inequality and discrimination.

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