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
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
NCWO Welcomes the Policy Framework for Ekonomi MADANI
Professor Sharifah Hapsah welcomed the policy framework for Ekonomi MADANI and called for a comprehensive approach to developing the Care Economy.She explained that a stronger Care Economy could attract investment, create employment for women, young people and lower-income communities, improve productivity, reduce reliance on low-skilled foreign labour and help retain women in the labour force.She […]
NCWO Response to the Ekonomi MADANI Policy Framework
Professor Sharifah Hapsah welcomed the Ekonomi MADANI framework, highlighting how expanding the care economy could attract investment, boost female workforce retention, and improve overall productivity. Relevant Link: • Astro Awani – NCWO sambut baik rangka kerja dasar untuk Ekonomi MADANI
Forum Kepimpinan Politik Wanita Pasca PRU15: Melangkah Ke Hadapan
Professor Sharifah Hapsah opened the forum and delivered its concluding “Way Forward.”The programme brought together women representatives from numerous Malaysian political parties to assess women’s participation following the 15th General Election. It included a press conference, panel discussion, question-and-answer session and a concluding examination of measures needed to strengthen women’s representation in political leadership.
Political Representation Following the Fifteenth General Election
Professor Sharifah Hapsah commented on the appointment of five women ministers to the federal Cabinet, reaffirming NCWO’s push towards achieving 30 per cent women’s participation in governance. Relevant Link: • Astro Awani – NCWO puji PM lantik lima menteri wanita