In Malaysia, for every RM100 in wages received by men, women only receive RM66. This is according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s Gender Gap Index for 2022, which is their latest report.
But what exactly does this mean? What are its consequences?
In light of International Women’s Day 2024, BFM speaks to Marina Abdullah, head of campaigns at the Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO).
Produced and presented by: Dashran Yohan
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