Both the federal and state governments have signalled intentions to strengthen the care economy, with the latest comments from Selangor Menteri Besar Dato Seri Amiruddin Shari this week about introducing a state care economy framework. What kind of policies would ensure due recognition for care work, which is often treated as the unpaid burden of women? We discuss recommendations with Lee Min Hui of ISIS Malaysia.

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