‘Budget 2025 to empower women and bridge gender gap’


KUALA LUMPUR: Several Budget 2025 initiatives would empower women and give clear indicators on their contributions to the country, say academics.

Prof Dr Haslinda Abdullah, director of the Institute for Social Science Studies at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), said the government’s aim of increasing women’s involvement in the board of the top 100 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia could indirectly bridge the gender gap.

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