Category — 2007 Speakers

NST, 28 July 2007

BY CHAI MEI LING

Womenfolk in Malaysia have come a long way, having contributed significantly to the country’s growth in many areas. CHAI MEI LING talks to two women who have made it to the top of their profession. [Read more →]

By Francis Dass

The author of The Feminine Mistake: Are We Giving Up Too Much? challenges FRANCIS DASS’s perception of a feminist.

THE gods MUST be crazy. I kept thinking that when I was assigned to interview a speaker at The Women’s Summit, Kuala Lumpur. Being old-fashioned, the thought of interviewing a feminist made me roll my eyes and shrug my shoulders. [Read more →]

At this year’s Summit, we were indeed fortunate to have had the opportunity to hear from both local and international speakers that were able offer important insights, and challenge and inspire those present.

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Ms. Bennett’s book is a well-researched and thoughtful account of the potential pitfalls opting-out of the career track can have. I believe part of her motivation for writing the book stems from the heightened press that highly educated young mothers choosing to stay home have received of late. I do not think she is “out to get them” - to the contrary, she is offering some food for thought from our elders.

 Philadelphia Working Woman, www.Amazon.com

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When I read through the reviews of this book before reading the actual book, it became clear to me that those women who worked or were inclined to work rated it highly while those who stayed at home or were inclined to stay at home rated it poorly. Why are we on two sides of the fence?

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As an highly educated 30-year-old woman with a decent career and a child due in June, I am actively seeking differing opinions and viewpoints regarding the work/family debate. This book has been invaluable to me. [Read more →]

Give up the paid job at your peril, is the controversial warning to a new generation of stay-at-home mothers from one of America’s star interviewers. [Read more →]

By Revathi Murugappan
From Clove Two online

A team from clothing store Ms Read and Delicious café went on a buying trip in Bangkok. The assignment: to seek inspiration.

When one hears of Ms Read, the first word that springs to mind is: large. After all, the label caters for plus-sized women (sizes 12-22) aged between 25 and 40. So I naturally assumed its managing director/owner would be er . . . big-boned. How wrong I was! Ms Read herself – Helen Read – is a petite and cheery lady who simply radiates energy. [Read more →]

The second floor office at Wisma Mahamewah, Jalan Sungei Besi in Kuala Lumpur was filled with elegant clothes. A diamante sprinkled, black velvet dress hung on a mannequin, while another showed off a cream, boat-necked blouse under a viscose printed black skirt. A few meters away, a smart-looking jacket in gray was being given the finishing touches. [Read more →]