Higher level of education among women reflects rising economic growth in Malaysia, says minister
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- 05 Sep 2022
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The rise in the level of education among Malaysian women has had a positive effect on the country’s economic growth, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad.
This is because women play important roles in both the socioeconomic welfare of the family and the development of the country, she added.
The Parit Sulong MP shared that in 2021, women owned roughly 20.6 per cent of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which contributed almost RM70 billion to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) and offered nearly 800,000 jobs worth RM11.1 billion.
“A study by the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) revealed that the increase in the level of education among women has contributed to an increase of economic growth by almost 50 per cent in OECD countries over the past 50 years,” said Noraini.
The Wanita Umno leader said women have also played a massive role in making Malaysia an international education hub, adding that last year, there were more women than men working and studying in public institutions. Read More...
