Regional summit focuses on empowering women to succeed in business


Education is the key to lifting up women and providing them with equal access and opportunities on the economic playing field. Photo: Freepik

Education is the key to lifting up women and providing them with equal access and opportunities on the economic playing field, says Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

Speaking at the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Regional Summit held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Nancy urged women entrepreneurs to “continue to scale up” their businesses and provide avenues for more women to achieve success.

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