Perspectives
Stay informed with the latest updates, reflections, and expert commentary on care work, gender equity, and social policy in Malaysia and beyond.
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- From the Field
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Unseen
Through this story, we explore the risks of being unseen as a caregiver, especially in the midst of a deadly outbreak. The precarity of their situation is exacerbated by not being seen...
- From the Field
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Waking Up
When caregiving is stereotyped as ‘women’s work’, the physical and emotional labour involved disproportionately affects women. The Covid-19 pandemic magnified these issues. Women in these roles also end up feeling morally distressed,...
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A better budget for healthcare: The case for gender-responsive approaches
AS the announcement of Budget 2025 looms, it is important to reflect on the hits and misses of Budget 2024 – in particular, efforts to bolster our healthcare ecosystem. With increasing concerns...
- From the Field
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The case for investing in care
IT has been four years since the start of a life changing pandemic, but what lessons have we learnt from Covid-19 to make Malaysia more resilient? One legacy of Covid-19 that isn’t...
