Groups: Focus on single mums and working women


PETALING JAYA: Women groups want Putrajaya to focus on single mothers, working women and childcare in Budget 2024, which is due to be tabled on Oct 13 in the Dewan Rakyat.

Women Lawyers Association president Goh Siu Lin said there must be allocations set aside to cater to the needs of single mothers and working women as they face challenges such as limited income, difficulties in finding nearby registered childcare centres and time to navigate their demanding schedules.

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