Gender bias still prevails in the legal profession, says study


KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-one percent of the members of the Malaysian Bar are female but according to a baseline study conducted by the Association of Women Lawyers (AWL), gender bias is still prevalent within the legal industry.

The study which took eight months to complete was commissioned in 2013 to ascertain the working conditions of male and female lawyers and also to examine the level of gender biasness and sexual harassment within the legal profession.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Immigration Dept cripples 'Geng Ashraf' migrant smuggling syndicate, 30 detained
Over nine million Malaysians have saved RM2.8bil due to energy incentives
MACC nabs two over RM1mil in bribes
Joint task force seizes 314 tonnes of prohibited waste in Port Klang
Let journalists do their jobs unimpeded, says M'sian Bar
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Sabah, Sarawak until 7pm (April 3)
Selangor MB to lead 30-container aid mission to Gaza
24-hour peatland firefighting operations activated in Bachok
Engagement sessions on separating AG-Public Prosecutor roles with NGOs completed, says Azalina
More than 1,300 jobs up for grabs at Southern University College fair

Others Also Read