Nancy: Financial independence can save women in a crisis
SUBANG JAYA: Women must have financial independence and access to essential financial information to avoid being left stranded during emergencies, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Women's financial independence is crucial for safeguarding them during emergencies, according to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Speaking at the National Women's Day 2026 programme launch, Nancy shared her personal experience of facing financial difficulties after her husband passed away nearly 100 days ago.
Despite his inability to communicate verbally, Nancy's husband managed to signal to their son to increase her credit card limit just two days before his death. Nancy recounted how she whispered to her husband, "I'm spending a lot of money, can you help me?" and how he, unable to speak, gave a signal to their son to act. The son went to the bank, and only after the limit was raised were Nancy's finances restored.
Nancy emphasized the importance of bank account access and PIN numbers being shared between partners to avoid being unable to access funds during emergencies. The National Women's Day 2026 programme, themed 'Future Ready Women: Leading Malaysia through Transformation,' aims to empower women to navigate an increasingly technology-driven economy by promoting financial literacy.
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