The Women’s Aid Organisation views positively the gender-responsive components of the National Economic Revival Plan (Penjana) announced by the Prime Minister on June 5, 2020. This includes childcare subsidies, flexible work arrangement incentives, and cash transfers for single mothers. This is a good start towards retaining women in the workforce by helping working parents cope with the double burden of paid professional activities and unpaid care responsibilities.
The government should also consider the following to further empower women’s employment and safety:
