1. ENHANCEMENT OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS
Country Proposal - Malaysia

2. TIME FRAME
Within 2 years

3. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
Government is not focused on women issues
Women participation rate across all sectors are low
Currently, maternity leave is 2 months for private sector employees
For government employees, maternity leave is 3 months
No childcare centres at workplace. No proper lactation rooms for new mothers
Discouraging new mothers from entering the workforce

4. Target Groups & Parties Involved
MTUC
Government
Female workers

5. Objectives
To enhance maternity leave from 2 months to 3 months for private sector employees
To provide childcare facilities and lactation rooms in offices
To prevent sexual harassment and violence against women at the workplace

6. Activities to Achieve the Objectives
Lobby the government to pass a law on maternity leave to be 3 months for both private and government sectors
Organise workshops and seminars to educate and raise awareness of women issues
Encourage young women workers to join the workforce
Campaign through media, forums for promotion and protection of women’s rights