Wanita MCA calls for reforms to boost gender equality


Stronger together: Wong (centre) and secretary-general Chan Quin Er (Wong’s right) presenting the petition for Gender Equality and Women’s Rights with Wanita MCA members during its press conference for International Women’s Day in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: Ten aspects of reform are needed to accelerate gender equality to mark this International Women’s Day, says Wanita MCA.

Its chief Datuk Wong You Fong said gender inequality and unfair treatment still existed in many areas, which continued to hinder women’s rights.

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