TO BOLDLY CHANGE THE GAME : AN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN\u2019S DAY MESSAGE BY THE RIGHT HONOURABLE CHIEF MINISTER OF PENANG, MR LIM GUAN ENG 8 MARCH 2017<\/p>\n
On this day, the 8th of March 2017, I am proud to represent the State Government of Penang in honouring International Women\u2019s Day in the spirit of the international theme for this year, \u201cBe Bold for Change\u201d, and the related local (state-level) theme of \u201cGame Changer\u201d.<\/p>\n
The state government is proud in striving towards the empowerment of women. In terms of political achievements, I note with pride that 2017 has seen a marked increase in the number of women appointed to as local councillors in Penang. In January 2017, a total of eight women or 33% of all 24 councillors were appointed to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP), and three women (12%) to the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP), raising the total representation of women in both councils from 12% last year to 23% this year. Also significant is the mandatory requirement of at least one woman member in every Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung(JKKK) in order for it to be allowed to come into operations.<\/p>\n
Socio-economically speaking, Penang women\u2019s labour force participation rate is at 59.0%, which is 5 percentage points ahead of the national average of 54%. Penang is also tremendously proud of its first class talent among its homegrown sportswomen : Dato\u2019 Nicol David, arguably the most decorated player in the history of women\u2019s squash; Low Wee Wern, three-time Asian Junior Champion in squash; wushu world champion Chan Lu Yi; and the bright young archer Nur Naseha Rusli . Other cultural achievements by women in Penang include our very own teenage star singer, Jeryl Lee Pei Ling, who was among the six finalists in the Sing! China finale in October 2016.<\/p>\n
As much as we celebrate these achievements, International Women\u2019s Day is also an occasion to remember how much further we have to go. The Global Gender Gap Index for 2016 places Malaysia at 106 out of 144 countries, with the biggest gaps existing in terms of political empowerment, followed by economic participation and opportunity.<\/p>\n
Such long-standing gender inequalities call for bold measures of redress. What can we individually and collectively do to \u201cchange the game\u201d?
\nThe Penang State Government sees gender mainstreaming as a bold and essential game changer. Much of this is achieved through the transformative work of the Penang Women\u2019s Development Corporation (PWDC) which is funded RM1.5 million annually by the state government.<\/p>\n
Through PWDC\u2019s Gender Responsive and Participatory Budgeting (GRPB) Programme, local governments institutionalise participatory decision-making measures on resource allocation, addressing citizens\u2019 needs in a way that is sensitive to gender and other social concerns.<\/p>\n
Last but not least, I would like to point out a very important \u201cgame changer\u201d, and that is the role of men in making a difference towards gender equality. We need more men to speak up for gender equality, whether in the home, at the workplace, or in public spaces. In other words, I am proud to be a #GameChanger, and I invite you to join me today.<\/p>\n
LIM GUAN ENG<\/p>\n
—– Mandarin Version —-<\/p>\n
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TO BOLDLY CHANGE THE GAME : AN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN\u2019S DAY MESSAGE BY THE RIGHT HONOURABLE CHIEF MINISTER OF PENANG, MR LIM GUAN ENG 8 MARCH 2017 On this day, the 8th of March 2017, I am proud to represent the State Government of Penang in honouring International Women\u2019s Day in the spirit of the international …<\/p>\n