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SPECIAL COMMITMENT FOR WOMEN

Women play an important role in our lives. The Pakatan Harapan

Government will empower the rights of women in Malaysia and recognise the

importance of their roles. This effort will be undertaken through five key

commitments:

1. Ensuring a national economic system that advances the interest of

women

2. Ensuring women's health and social security

3. Ensuring the national education system provide the foundation for

women to do well in life

4. Ensuring the legal system protects women's rights and dignity

5. Democratise the political system to create more female leaders

Commitment 1: Ensuring a national economic system that

advances the interest of women

1. Strengthening the legal system to promote women’s right to equal

pay for the same work, as well as ensuring transparent job

promotional opportunities.

2. Introduce a budget system based on the concept of gender-

responsive budgeting.

3. Implement policies and programmes that will optimise women's

capacity and increase their employment rate.

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