{
  "id": 13359529,
  "title": "Kumpulan wanita ‘kecewa’, gesa Ahli Parlimen teliti Belanjawan 2027 menerusi lensa gender",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/kumpulan-wanita-kecewa-gesa-ahli-parlimen-teliti-belanjawan-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:01:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/10/kumpulan-wanita-kecewa-gesa-ahli-parlimen-teliti-belanjawan-2027-menerusi-lensa-gender"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "All Women's Action Society (Awam) has called on Parliamentarians to conduct a gender-responsive analysis of the 2027 budget proposals, which were unveiled yesterday, as they argue that the budget is still insufficient to address the pressing issues facing women. Despite some improvements in the budget, including better maternity leave provisions, additional support for caregiving, and enhanced childcare facilities in government premises, Awam president Lai Suat Yan asserts that the budget still falls short in addressing issues such as gender-based violence, low workforce participation rates, and the disproportionate burden of caregiving work. Lai points out that many women in Malaysia still lack essential needs, and this situation continues to impact their rights, safety, and well-being in the coming years. She emphasizes that women's economic empowerment demands a gender-responsive approach to public budgeting to ensure that public funds address existing inequalities, meet diverse needs, and contribute to an inclusive and equitable national development. The budget allocation includes longer maternity leave for government employees and tax relief for child-birth, but Lai stresses the need for specific and dedicated funding to support victims of gender-based violence, including access to support services, trained front-line staff, counseling, and long-term recovery assistance. She also highlights the need for comprehensive sex education, awareness programs, easy-access counseling, and effective prevention measures to combat the recent increase in violence against schoolgirls. Lai acknowledges the budget's acknowledgment of the economic role of caregivers but maintains that quality and affordable community childcare services remain crucial, along with better protection and support for unpaid caregivers. He urges the government to integrate a gender and inequality perspective in public budgeting across all ministries, with a special focus on women from rural areas, low-income households, single mothers, migrant women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Lai requests the government to mandate the implementation of gender-responsive budgeting across all ministries and to publish a gender budget statement outlining per capita allocations, benefit recipients, measurable targets, and final outcomes. He also proposes the public release of a gender budget statement that details the distribution of funds, target groups, specific goals, and the success of each initiative, accompanied by regular updates on how public budgeting is addressing gender disparities. According to Lai, Malaysia can learn from frameworks established by countries like Morocco, Rwanda, South Korea, and Austria. She stresses that such steps are essential for strengthening accountability, assessing the actual impact of public budgeting, and ensuring that every commitment to gender equality translates into meaningful change in women's lives.",
  "summary": "Awam berkata, belanjawan itu gagal tangani keganasan berasaskan jantina, penyertaan ekonomi wanita dan kerja penjagaan tanpa gaji secara menyeluruh.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kumpulan wanita ‘kecewa’, gesa Ahli Parlimen teliti Belanjawan 2027 menerusi lensa gender",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/kumpulan-wanita-kecewa-gesa-ahli-parlimen-teliti-belanjawan-2027-13362096",
        "published": "2026-10-10T07:01:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}