According to the United Nations, women are estimated to do 75 per cent of the world's work. And yet, they only own one per cent of the world's assets.

In Malaysia, women only represent 10 per cent of the members of parliament, even though they make up half the population.

In our schools, universities and other learning establishments, girls outperform boys. Universities have more girls reading technological, scientific and engineering courses. The boys tend to opt for subjects like media, religious studies and business.

Although women constitute a large student movement and a formidable workforce, they are still poorly represented in the decision-making process. This includes personal, family, community and national levels.