19 October 2007
Thank you, YB Teresa Kok, for your blog posting (http://teresakok.com/2007/ 09/15/mixed- reaction- to-marital- rape-reform/) and the opportunity for the Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG)* to clarify our position on marital rape.
We commend the effort put in by the Special Select Committee on the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code and acknowledge [...]
Posted in Social, Women's issues on June 16th, 2007 4 Comments »
“To say that Chinese maids will snatch our husbands is superficial. Maids from other countries can snatch our husbands too,” said Kok, ading that “what we need are quality childcare centres.”
By MEERA MURUGESAN, Weekend Mail.
HOMELY domestics or husband snatchers? The recent proposal to bring in maids from China to work in Malaysia has drawn strong opposition from Chinese women leaders in the country.
HOMELY domestics or husband snatchers? The recent proposal to bring in maids from China to work in Malaysia has drawn strong opposition from [...]
Posted in Women's issues on May 19th, 2007 5 Comments »
Fong Po Kuan and I, together with members of civil society, condemn the two sexist Umno MPs outside Shahrizat’s office May 15 before giving her a protest memorandum.
10-Point Resolution To Uphold Women’s Dignity Towards A First World Parliament
BY HAND
Y.B. Dato’ Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil
Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga Dan Masyarakat
Aras 1-6, Blok E
Kompleks Pejabat Kerajaan Bukit [...]
This issue should be approached in a bipartisan manner since the remarks hurt the feelings of women and have tarnished the image of BN MPs and the Parliament.
I would like to say it loud and clear especially to my West Malaysian friends, that most – I would say all – Sabahans are not like that! We are a courteous, considerate lot who treat you equally regardless of your gender, race or belief. We welcome you in our fraternal and maternal arms in this age of liberty and equality.
