Regulators drive gender equality

From September, which companies in Malaysia must have at least one woman director?

Those with market capitalisation of RM20m or more

Those with market capitalisation of RM2bn or more

Those with market capitalisation of RM200m or more

Those with market capitalisation of RM2m or more

When will the requirement apply to all listed companies in Malaysia?

1 September 2023

1 June 2023

1 September 2024

1 June 2024

Which code currently encourages boards to aim for at least 30% female representation on boards?

Malaysian Corporate Gender Code

30 percent Club Malaysia

Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance

Malaysian Guide to Corporate Governance

What percentage of board positions in Malaysian listed companies are held by women?

7.7 percent

17.7 percent

37.7 percent

27.7 percent

Women hold 15.9 percent of positions on which type of committee in Malaysian companies?

Risk management

Nomination

Remuneration

Audit

What percentage of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants' membership is female?

44 percent

34 percent

24 percent

54 percent

Which of the following is NOT a concern that critics have about the new rule?

Some companies will not go beyond the requirement for one woman board member

There is a danger that token appointments will be made

The focus may be shifted away from the 30 percent target

Companies will refuse to comply

According to the International Finance Corporation, what barrier to board membership do women in the ASEAN region face?

Women cannot fit board positions around childcare responsibilities

There is an assumption that women are not interested in promotion

Women may be expected to leave the workforce to care for elderly relatives

Women are not as highly educated as men

According to the International Finance Corporation, what advantage do men have in the board recruitment process?

Candidates tend to be recruited through informal, male-dominated networks

Men tend to have wider business experience

Men tend to perform better in interview situations

Men are better educated and hold more qualifications

Why might the high number of family-run companies in the region prevent the recruitment of more female directors?

Male family members are more likely to be promoted to board positions

Family-run businesses tend to be more sexist

Female board members tend to come from the owner families

The new regulation will not apply to family-run businesses

Regulators drive gender equality

From September, which companies in Malaysia must have at least one woman director?

When will the requirement apply to all listed companies in Malaysia?

Which code currently encourages boards to aim for at least 30% female representation on boards?

What percentage of board positions in Malaysian listed companies are held by women?

Women hold 15.9 percent of positions on which type of committee in Malaysian companies?

What percentage of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants' membership is female?

Which of the following is NOT a concern that critics have about the new rule?

According to the International Finance Corporation, what barrier to board membership do women in the ASEAN region face?

According to the International Finance Corporation, what advantage do men have in the board recruitment process?

Why might the high number of family-run companies in the region prevent the recruitment of more female directors?

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