Higher contributions from women in the economic sectors could add as much as RM6 billion to Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2025, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
She said that based on those facts, the ministry is committed to enhancing women empowerment, especially through cross-collaboration synergies between the public and private sectors to open up more opportunities for women in the local labour force.
Higher Women Contribution in Economic Sector Can add RM6 billion to GDP
Citing the Volvo Trucks Malaysia Iron Women initiative as an example, Nancy said the government is making steady progress in addressing gender disparities in the workforce thus creating a more inclusive society through the combination of existing policy and industry strengths.
Intakes for Volvo Iron Women 2025 in Malaysia have officially begun with two training cohorts scheduled for the first and second half of the year aiming to empower approximately 100 women heavy-duty truck drivers by the end of 2025.
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