A TOTAL of 500 young women have been selected to join the Women-Industry Network (WIN) by Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp), aimed at nurturing women leaders and increasing female participation in the workforce.
TalentCorp said the participants were selected from more than 700 applicants, making it the largest WIN cohort since the programme under the “Wanita MyWira” initiative was established in 2021.
The five-week mentoring programme brings together final-year university students and graduates from more than 50 universities, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, vocational colleges, as well as young professionals from across the country.
The participants are guided by 61 mentors comprising leaders and professionals from various industries, providing career exposure, practical guidance and access to valuable professional networks, according to a TalentCorp statement, as reported by Bernama.
TalentCorp group chief executive officer Biruntha Mooruthi said empowering women to advance in their careers was crucial in strengthening the country’s talent pool and long-term economic competitiveness.
“Malaysia will not be able to fully realise its talent potential if women continue to face barriers in advancing their careers and accessing leadership opportunities,” she said.
“Through WIN, we connect young talents with experienced industry leaders who can provide mentorship, encouragement and practical insights to help more women build meaningful, sustainable and competitive careers.”
She said as a strategic think tank under Human Resources Ministry, TalentCorp was committed to translating national workforce priorities into practical initiatives that impact Malaysia’s talent development.
The programme, she said, also supported the Government’s aspiration to raise the Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) to 60% by 2030 under the Madani Economy framework, by strengthening women’s career readiness and leadership capabilities.
TalentCorp added that it would continue to strengthen the WIN alumni network, expand collaboration with industry players and explore more follow-up programmes, including industry visits, women’s networking sessions and exposure to high-growth sectors.
The “Wanita MyWira” WIN Cohort 2026 convocation ceremony will take place on July 27.
