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Nov 20, 2025
Do I Stay or Do I Go? Breaking the Stereotype of Educated Non-Participation Women in Malaysia
This article explores why highly educated married women in Malaysia exit or do not enter the labour force, despite education levels equal to or higher than their husbands. Drawing on findings from the KRI–SRR survey, it highlights how structural barriers, caregiving responsibilities, and household dynamics shape women’s participation, challenging the stereotype that non-working women are not contributing to the economy or nation.

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Nov 20, 2025
Do I Stay or Do I Go? Breaking the Stereotype of Educated Non-Participation Women in Malaysia
This article explores why highly educated married women in Malaysia exit or do not enter the labour force, despite education levels equal to or higher than their husbands. Drawing on findings from the KRI–SRR survey, it highlights how structural barriers, caregiving responsibilities, and household dynamics shape women’s participation, challenging the stereotype that non-working women are not contributing to the economy or nation.

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Mar 5, 2025
Pilihan atau Pengorbanan: Sebab Wanita menjadi Suri Rumah

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Mar 5, 2025
Pilihan atau Pengorbanan: Sebab Wanita menjadi Suri Rumah

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Jul 29, 2024
Bantuan Tunai: Dapatan Antarabangsa dan Pengalaman Malaysia
Bantuan Tunai: Dapatan Antarabangsa dan Pengalaman Malaysia” merincikan pelaksanaan program bantuan tunai yang dilaksanakan Sektor Awam, Sektor Swasta dan Sektor Ketiga.

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Jul 29, 2024
Bantuan Tunai: Dapatan Antarabangsa dan Pengalaman Malaysia
Bantuan Tunai: Dapatan Antarabangsa dan Pengalaman Malaysia” merincikan pelaksanaan program bantuan tunai yang dilaksanakan Sektor Awam, Sektor Swasta dan Sektor Ketiga.

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Feb 29, 2024
Cash Transfers: International Insights and the Malaysian Experience
Are cash transfers the answer to Malaysia’s social and economic development? KRI and Yayasan Hasanah’s study looks at lessons learned abroad and existing programmes at the Federal, State, and NGO levels in Malaysia.

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Feb 29, 2024
Cash Transfers: International Insights and the Malaysian Experience
Are cash transfers the answer to Malaysia’s social and economic development? KRI and Yayasan Hasanah’s study looks at lessons learned abroad and existing programmes at the Federal, State, and NGO levels in Malaysia.
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Nov 20, 2025
Do I Stay or Do I Go? Breaking the Stereotype of Educated Non-Participation Women in Malaysia


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Nov 20, 2025
Do I Stay or Do I Go? Breaking the Stereotype of Educated Non-Participation Women in Malaysia
Care & Domestic Work
Education
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Nur Alya Sarah Abd Hamid
Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Pilihan atau Pengorbanan: Sebab Wanita menjadi Suri Rumah


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Mar 5, 2025
Pilihan atau Pengorbanan: Sebab Wanita menjadi Suri Rumah
Gender Inclusion
Labour Trends & Youth Employment
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Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar
Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
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Jul 29, 2024
Bantuan Tunai: Dapatan Antarabangsa dan Pengalaman Malaysia


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Jul 29, 2024
Bantuan Tunai: Dapatan Antarabangsa dan Pengalaman Malaysia
Social Protection
Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar
Jul 29, 2024
Jul 29, 2024
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Feb 29, 2024
Cash Transfers: International Insights and the Malaysian Experience


OP-ED
Feb 29, 2024
Cash Transfers: International Insights and the Malaysian Experience
Social Protection
Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar
Feb 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024
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Feb 7, 2024
Menyesuaikan PPR supaya mesra warga emas


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Feb 7, 2024
Menyesuaikan PPR supaya mesra warga emas
Social Protection
Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar
Feb 7, 2024
Feb 7, 2024
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Oct 20, 2023
Social Insurance Pension: Saving for retirement collectively


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Oct 20, 2023
Social Insurance Pension: Saving for retirement collectively
Social Protection
Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
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Mar 10, 2023
Perumahan Sosial dalam Agenda Perumahan: Keperluan untuk definisi dan takrifan tepat


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Mar 10, 2023
Perumahan Sosial dalam Agenda Perumahan: Keperluan untuk definisi dan takrifan tepat
Social Protection
Nur Sofea Hasmira Azahar
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
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Jan 6, 2023
Kepelbagaian Isu Kanak-kanak Perlukan Perlindungan Terangkum


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Jan 6, 2023
Kepelbagaian Isu Kanak-kanak Perlukan Perlindungan Terangkum
Social Protection
Jarud Romadan Khalidi
Jan 6, 2023
Jan 6, 2023
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Jan 6, 2023
A New Vision for Social Protection in Malaysia


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Jan 6, 2023
A New Vision for Social Protection in Malaysia
Social Protection
Adam Manaf Mohamed Firouz
Jan 6, 2023
Jan 6, 2023
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