Women, the original frontliners

There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected vulnerable populations, including women, a group that contributes significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).According to research, a 30 per cent increase in the involvement of womeninthelabourmarketwillboost Malaysia’s GDP by seven to 12 per cent each year.Women make a big contribution to theeconomyandthepositivedevelopment of communities, as well as nongovernmental organisations (NGOs).