Kuala lumpur: The role of women in the informal sector, especially housewives and family caregivers, needs to be recognised and appreciated commensurate with their contributions to society and country, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Dr Wan Azizah emphasised the significance of acknowledging the contributions of women outside the formal workforce during a press conference after officiating the DWN-PTPW 2025-2030 Special Walkabout at the Parliament building.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the women's policies formulated by the government, such as the National Policy on Women (DWN) and Women's Development Action Plan (PTPW) 2025-2030, not only highlight the importance of empowering women but also aim to increase public awareness of the major role played by women in the country's progress. These policies are crucial for developing women, raising their image, and appreciating their contributions to the nation, reflecting the government's commitment to a better future for women, particularly in the national development process.

The event themed 'Women's Dignity, Strengthening the Nation' was attended by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, and Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng. At the same press conference, Nancy suggested that unpaid care work be valued equally with paid work, especially for women from vulnerable groups who need support. She stressed the necessity of a whole-of-government approach to empower women and ensure a balanced workload for them.

Nancy also highlighted the importance of strengthening support systems for working women, including the provision of childcare facilities at work and support from family members, to facilitate a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in the workforce.