Empower

28/08/2026

Representing Projek30%, EMPOWER and were pleased to attend PRAXIS 2026, where we had the opportunity to engage with fellow participants and share our perspectives on increasing women’s political participation and representation in Malaysia. We also had the opportunity to speak with YB Datuk Seri about Akta Projek30%. Thank you to Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia for having us and for the opportunity to be part of the conversations.

18/08/2026

EMPOWER would like to express our sincere appreciation to the High Commission of Canada in Malaysia for their support through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). We are grateful for the trust and support extended to us as we work towards advancing women’s political participation in Malaysia. Looking forward to putting this support into meaningful action.

New partnerships, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to positive change!✨

Last Thursday, we were thrilled to welcome our new Canada Fund for Local Initiatives partners at a hybrid networking session. High Commissioner Jodi Robinson opened the event with an inspiring remarks and partners also had the opportunity to meet our new Counsellor for Political, Economic and Public Affairs, Leigh McCumber.

To all our shortlisted partners: Congratulations and thank you for being part of this year's CFLI community. We look forward to working alongside you to support meaningful local initiatives and make a lasting impact together.


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18/08/2026

Some photos from EMPOWER's booth during PESTA PUAN-TASTIC! 2026 last weekend. We grateful to have had the opportunity to speak to those who had stopped by our booth to learn more about women’s in politics and share their thoughts on the push for 30% women’s representation in politics.

A big thank you to , and for organising this wonderful event filled with diverse activities, conversations, topics and participants; and for giving us the space to bring our work to a wider audience.

11/08/2026

The Projek30% team from Empower , Association of Women Lawyers and Penang Women's Development Corporation-PWDC met with SUHAKAM (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia) recently to share where we are with the campaign and discuss our next steps in pushing for Akta Projek30% (Gender Parity in Political Participation Act).

A big thank you to the Suhakam team for meeting with us and to Commissioner Melissa Akhir for her continued support and guidance toward Projek30%.

The last 3 state elections have seen a decline in the number of women elected as state representatives. It is clear that representation cannot depend on voluntary commitments and promises. We need Akta Projek30% to secure meaningful representation for women in politics.

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03/08/2026

Pada bulan Jun yang lalu, pasukan Projek30% telah diberi peluang untuk membentangkan kempen kami semasa Mesyuarat Kepimpinan Nasional Parti AMANAH.

Dalam sesi tersebut, kami telah membentangkan objektif kempen, memperkenalkan cadangan Akta Pariti Gender Dalam Perwakilan Politik (Akta Projek30%) termasuk skim insentif Dana Projek30%, serta berkongsi kepentingan meningkatkan penyertaan dan perwakilan wanita dalam politik menjelang PRU16.

Projek30% turut menyerahkan Memorandum Projek30% kepada Presiden AMANAH. Kami merakamkan penghargaan kepada kepimpinan Parti AMANAH atas kesediaan untuk berdialog dan berharap kerjasama seperti ini dapat terus memperkukuh usaha ke arah mencapai sekurang-kurangnya 30% perwakilan wanita dalam politik Malaysia.

30/07/2026

This weekend, Negeri Sembilan voters will head to the polls. However, the representation of women among candidates remains a concern.

Only 9 out of 103 candidates (8.7%) contesting are women, despite women making up the majority of eligible voters in the state at 50.23% (446,747 voters).

Women are active participants in Malaysia's democracy as voters, yet they remain significantly underrepresented among those given the opportunity to contest and shape decisions in elected office. As we look towards GE16, increasing women's political representation must remain a top priority.

At EMPOWER, we continue to advocate for greater women's political representation and a Malaysia. However, meaningful change takes sustained advocacy and that is only possible with the support of people like you. If you believe in a more representative democracy, swipe through to learn more about EMPOWER's work and how you can support our efforts.

25/07/2026

The recent Johor state elections has delivered a strong reminder about the importance of keeping pressure on political parties and the government to ensure fair and equal representation of women in politics. The number of women elected to the Johor State Assembly has declined significantly from 25% to just 17.9%.

The decline in women representatives means fewer voices advocating for policies that reflect the needs and experiences of women and girls. There is urgent need for stronger commitment from political parties to field more women candidates and ensure they have a fair opportunity to lead.

At EMPOWER, we continue to advocate for greater women's political representation and a Malaysia. However, meaningful change takes sustained advocacy and that is only possible with the support of people like you. If you believe in a more representative democracy, swipe through to learn more about EMPOWER's work and how you can support our efforts.

16/07/2026

This week, we had the opportunity this week to meet with Malaysian Media Council Secretary Radzi Razak and Corporate Communications Officer Adeeba to discuss the Projek30% campaign and the need for more women's voices in Malaysian politics.

Our sincere thanks to Majlis Media Malaysia for taking the time to meet with us, your support and for the insightful discussion.

05/07/2026

Last week, the Projek30% team had the opportunity to meet with YB Tan Kar Hing, Member of Parliament for Gopeng, at Parliament to discuss our draft Gender in Political Representation Act (Akta Projek 30%).

We thank YB Tan Kar Hing for taking the time to engage with us despite his busy schedule that day, and for his support and for his valuable suggestions to strengthen women's participation in local politics.

24/06/2026