PETALING JAYA: Greater access to affordable childcare could help more women remain in the workforce, but working mothers say employers and policymakers still need to do more to address the burden of unpaid care work at home. Aina Nasa, 35, who works in the private financial sector, said affordable childcare would make a meaningful difference for many families. “But this shows employers need to step up with concrete and sustainable support such as safe and affordable childcare centres,” she said. While workplace policies have improved over the years, Aina said support for working mothers still varies widely between employers. She said that workplaces could do more to support working mothers, which would ultimately encourage more women to remain in the workforce.

Source: The Star March 06, 2026 02:20 UTC