Women directors involvement in Malaysia

摘要: Empirical studies found that women are under-represented on corporate boards despite their high participation in the workforce. In Malaysia, establishment of Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development plays a role boosting roles. year 2004, Malaysian Government has imposed public sector agencies to appoint 30% be involved at decision making levels. 2011, government extended policy private set 2016 as for meeting target. This paper seeks determine level 2010 examine profiles women, well companies boards. Based 831 listed companies, we find majority directors Chinese ethnicity, non-independent directors, have an accounting other business-related academic background. Many them family-related directors. study contributes significantly makers authority responsible promoting become