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
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
International Women’s Day Forum 2024: Invest in Women—Accelerate Progress in Malaysia
Professor Sharifah Hapsah participated in the International Women’s Day Forum 2024, co-organised by UN Malaysia, the British High Commission, and NCWO, discussing women’s economic empowerment and institutional inclusion. Relevant Links: • Asia School of Business LinkedIn – International Women’s Day Forum 2024 • United Nations Malaysia – International Women’s Day Forum 2024
Inclusive Care Entrepreneurship for Women’s Economic Empowerment
Professor Sharifah Hapsah served as a plenary panellist exploring how care infrastructure and formal care employment empower women economically. Relevant Link: • Gamuda – Innovating Care Delivery in the Construction Sector
Innovating Care Delivery in the Construction Sector
Professor Sharifah Hapsah participated in a panel examining how the construction and infrastructure sectors could contribute to innovative care delivery. The panel brought together NCWO, UN Women, investment specialists, social-enterprise representatives and corporate leaders. It explored ways in which care infrastructure, investment and cross-sector partnerships could improve access to care and support women’s economic participation.
Asia-Pacific Care Economy Forum
Professor Sharifah Hapsah represented NCWO in a regional forum that convened entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, international organisations and civil-society leaders to advance an inclusive Care Economy. The forum contributed an Asia-Pacific perspective to wider international discussions on care policies and intersectional movements for care justice. Its outcomes were intended to inform discussions connected with the Women […]
Asia-Pacific Care Economy Forum
Professor Sharifah Hapsah brought Malaysian women’s civil society perspectives to the Asia-Pacific Care Economy Forum, addressing unpaid care, social protection, and resilient care systems. Relevant Link: • UN Women – Asia-Pacific Care Economy Forum: Highlights and Recommendations
International Women’s Day Forum 2023: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Malaysia MADANI
Professor Sharifah Hapsah opened the forum with remarks in her capacity as NCWO President. The programme brought together NCWO, the United Nations, government representatives, civil society and other stakeholders to discuss gender equality and women’s empowerment within the Malaysia MADANI framework. The forum examined women’s rights, discrimination, institutional reform, women’s agency and the importance of […]