By 2023, over 30% of leadership roles within Malaysia’s top 100 public-listed companies were occupied by women, with many headquartered in GKL. Of this, an impressive 38.2% of key decision-making roles are held by women in JUSA, the highest category of Malaysia’s public bureaucracy. This accomplishment reflects the impact of Datuk Dr Hafsah Hashim, Chairwoman of the Women Leadership Foundation (WLF), who once publicly campaigned for legislative mandates to foster more excellent female representation in decision-making positions.

Of course, these achievements could not have been possible without the existing systemic support of working mothers in Malaysia. The long-established Malaysian Employment Act entitles working mothers to at least 60 consecutive days of paid maternity leave, which some companies have extended to 90 days.

It also helps that the Malaysian government prioritises the well-being of single mothers. In the 2023 Budget, finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz announced that a further RM500 was added to the aid for single parents available through the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM). The increased amount sums the total support to RM3,000, a marked increase from the previous RM2,500. This policy recognises the economic burdens often shouldered by single mothers and exemplifies the government's commitment to ensuring their active participation in the workforce.