Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) condemns the violent attack committed against ASLI CEO, Melissa Ong, by a man posing as a member of the press. “We are appalled by the egregious assault committed against Melissa Ong,” said WAO Executive Director, Sumitra…
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) is extremely concerned and disappointed by Attorney General Tommy Thomas’s decision to dismiss a case of alleged child sexual abuse involving a tahfiz school student. The Attorney General must explain his decision and relook into this…
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) notes that the Ministry of Human Resources has stated that the government is still discussing the proposed anti-discrimination provision for job seekers under the Employment Act. We are glad that the provision is still under consideration,…
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) urges the government to protect job seekers from discrimination — by amending the Employment Act 1955, Sabah Labour Ordinance, and Sarawak Labour Ordinance. In September 2018, the Ministry of Human Resources proposed amending the Employment Act…
Statement by the Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) Yesterday, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development held a briefing for Members of Parliament and other stakeholders, on the progress of the Sexual Harassment Bill. We would like…
The Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) has called for the introduction of at least seven days of paternity leave, in light of upcoming amendments to the Employment Act. “The Ministry of Human Resources should introduce at least seven days of paternity…
As we celebrate Parents’ Day this Saturday, let us do right by parents and support laws that safeguard their rights in the workplace. We all know how challenging it is to raise children while juggling the demands of work. And…
In relation to The Star’s article on 29th May about a recent case of alleged violence against a mother and her children, Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) would like to clarify that we had only confirmed to The Star, with the…
As the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child celebrates its 30th year in force, Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) is launching the first report to highlight the experiences of child domestic violence survivors in Malaysia and underscore the need…
Green design principles can create a conducive child care centre that helps children heal from trauma. This is the vision behind the Women’s Aid Organisation’s (WAO) new child care centre, which will be the first green child care centre in…