WiLAT Malaysia: "𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆” (𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗜)

23 July 2024: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has introduced a new initiative called 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆” (𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗜) to bolster the skills and capabilities of women in the industrial and export sectors. The initiative is a result of MITI’s collaboration with the National Council of Women’s Organisations Malaysia (HAWA Malaysia). The WITI programme will be implemented nationwide with the assistance of MITI officers, who will provide training and support to women interested in trade and industry. Yang Berhormat Mulia Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister Of Investment, Trade And Industry of Malaysia. The initiative is open to various groups, including entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprise owners, youth and the bottom 40% income and middle 40% income groups. The programme aligns with the Malaysian Madani Policy and the National Women Policy introduced in March 2023, ensuring that Malaysian women have the skills and capacity needed to thrive in the global economy. Furthermore, the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 also stresses the importance of an inclusive and sustainable economy, including women to ensure economic security and inclusivity, which includes empowering women. Hence, the capacity building for women in the trade and industry sectors through the WITI programme is expected to help women reach their full potential and elevate the national economy.The programme will also involve collaboration with loan agencies and grant providers to help women entrepreneurs secure the necessary financial resources.