Seminar and Stakeholder Consultation: The Malaysian Care Ecosystem—Assuring the Quality of Caregivers
Professor Sharifah Hapsah led the seminar and stakeholder consultation entitled The Malaysian Care Ecosystem: Assuring the Quality of Caregivers (Focus: Caregivers for the Elderly) during Health Summit Asia 2026. The consultation brought representatives of government, academia, industry, civil society and care organisations together to examine definitions, competency-based curricula, accreditation, micro-credentials, and structured career pathways for […]
Health Summit Asia 2026: Cross-Sector Partnerships in Healthcare
In advance of Health Summit Asia 2026, Professor Sharifah Hapsah explained NCWO’s collaboration with the summit, emphasizing that gender inclusion strengthens resilience and sustainability across Malaysia and ASEAN. Relevant Links: • Bernama – Cross-Sector Partnerships Take Centre Stage at Health Summit Asia 2026 • Astro Awani – Sidang Kemuncak Kesihatan Asia 2026 pacu perkongsian rentas […]
Women Leading Change Across ASEAN
Professor Sharifah Hapsah participated in Her Seat at the Table: Women Leading Change Across ASEAN, addressing women’s representation and leadership in decision-making processes across the region. Relevant Link: • ASEAN Singapore Facebook – Women Leading Change Across ASEAN
Strategic Dialogue on the Professionalisation and Recognition of Caregivers
Professor Sharifah Hapsah participated in strategic discussions concerning the development of caregiver education, competency recognition, training modules, and pathways towards the professionalisation of caregiving. Relevant Link: • Institut Sosial Malaysia Instagram – Strategic caregiver discussions
WE2025: Future in Motion—Women in Trade, Investment and Leadership
Professor Sharifah Hapsah was featured in WE2025, linking women’s economic participation and leadership with national development, ASEAN collaboration, and international trade and investment. Relevant Link: • WE2025: Future in Motion – Official website and programme
CareCon 2025: Strengthening the Regional Care Economy
Held in conjunction with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, CareCon 2025 brought together more than 200 leaders to discuss the future of care, workforce development, and the regional care economy. Relevant Links: • The Asia Foundation Facebook – CareCon 2025 • The Star Facebook – CareCon 2025 and the ASEAN care economy • Care Concierge Facebook – […]
Women’s Leadership in Education and Policy Reform: Building Inclusive Futures
Professor Sharifah Hapsah delivered a dedicated session examining how women’s leadership in education and public policy contributes to building more inclusive institutions and societies. Relevant Link: • Women Way Forward Conference 2025 – Official programme
Gender Outlook Forum 2025
Professor Sharifah Hapsah participated in the Gender Outlook Forum 2025, organised by Wanita Berdaya Selangor and partners, addressing institutional action needed to strengthen women’s position in Malaysian society. Relevant Links: • Instagram – Gender Outlook Forum 2025 • Instagram – Forum discussion on gender equality and inclusion
Malaysia Care Economy Forum 2.0: Caregiving in a Caring Society
Professor Sharifah Hapsah led NCWO’s engagement in the second Malaysia Care Economy Forum, which brought together policymakers, civil-society organisations, industry representatives, academics and development partners. The forum examined the professionalisation of care work, the creation of viable career pathways, access to quality care services and the disproportionate amount of unpaid and underpaid care undertaken by […]
Women’s Day 2024 Panel Discussion
Professor Sharifah Hapsah participated in a panel discussion held in conjunction with Women’s Day 2024, continuing public dialogue on women’s advancement and representation. Relevant Link: • Facebook – Women’s Day 2024 panel discussion