We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Strivers' Hub, an innovative platform designed to uplift and empower women entrepreneurs across Malaysia. As part of the STRIVE Malaysia initiative, this launch marks the beginning of a movement aimed at revolutionizing the business landscape for women in our country.

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The event itself was a powerful display of collaboration and shared vision for progress. We were honored to have YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM), grace us with her support. Her dedication to fostering women-led businesses and promoting an inclusive digital economy is closely aligned with our mission.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to our Mastercard partners—Safdar Khan, Beena Pothen, Subhashini (Shuba) Chandran, and Jeremy Hillman—as well as our insightful panelists, Arsalaan (Oz) Ahmed and Nadira Yusoff. Their invaluable contributions and unwavering support have been instrumental in turning the vision of Striver’s Hub into reality.

Strivers' Hub is more than a platform; it’s a thriving community. By offering essential resources like micro-learning tools and mentorship opportunities, we are creating an environment where women-led businesses can flourish in the digital economy. This initiative reflects our broader goal to nurture talent, foster resilience, and drive sustainable growth for women entrepreneurs in Malaysia.

We deeply appreciate everyone who has contributed to this journey, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with partners to push forward the boundaries of women entrepreneurship. Together, we are not just supporting businesswomen—we are helping to shape a more prosperous future for all.

For more details, visit [www.strivershub.com](http://www.strivershub.com).

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Strivers' Hub, an innovative platform for women entrepreneurs in Malaysia! Honored by the presence of YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM), this initiative is set to transform the MSME landscape for entrepreneurs. Special thanks to our Mastercard partners—Safdar Khan, Beena Pothen, Subhashini Chandran, and Jeremy Hillman—and our panelists, Arsalaan Ahmed of mmob and Nadira Yusoff of Kiddocare.

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Elevating Women Entrepreneurs: The Official Launch of Strivers' Hub

We're thrilled to share the success of our recent interactive session at this year’s IDECS Convention, part of the SHE-TECH Asia Forum, where Strive Malaysia team presented an empowering workshop on "Women Leadership through Innovation and Digitalization."

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Led by our amazing team—Syasya Roslan (Communications Officer), Lau Li Yang (Program Officer), and with the invaluable support of FutureLab Trainer Sarah Lasung—this session was designed to uplift women entrepreneurs and leaders in Malaysia. We introduced the Strivers’ Hub platform and shared insightful findings from our Needs Assessment report, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by women in business and tech.

The workshop, broken into key activities, focused on identifying the barriers women leaders face, particularly in relation to gender norms, time poverty, and inclusive leadership. Participants worked in groups to brainstorm solutions and explore how mentorship, networking, and inclusive leadership can transform the landscape for women-owned businesses.

We’re excited to continue working towards a more inclusive future for women leaders in the digital economy. Together, we’re not only supporting women in business but also laying the foundation for future leaders.

For more on Strivers' Hub and to get involved, visit [www.strivershub.com](http://www.strivershub.com).

We're thrilled to share the success of our recent interactive session at this year’s IDECS Convention, part of the SHE-TECH Asia Forum, where Strive Malaysia team presented an empowering workshop on "Women Leadership through Innovation and Digitalization."

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Empowering Women at SHE-TECH Asia Forum

We are thrilled to invite you to the official launch of the Strivers' Hub portal, a primary component of the Mastercard Strive Malaysia initiative. This exciting event is organized by Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, The Asia Foundation Malaysia with support by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.

Event Details:

<table><tbody><tr><td style="width:70.65pt;">Date:</td><td style="width:380.15pt;">12th August 2024&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td style="width:70.65pt;">Time:</td><td style="width:380.15pt;"><ul><li>Inaugural Ceremony: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>MSME Workshop Session: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width:70.65pt;">Location:</td><td style="width:380.15pt;">Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur City Centre</td></tr><tr><td style="width:70.65pt;">Cost:</td><td style="width:380.15pt;"><strong>FREE!</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

Come and join us for an exclusive first look at Strivers' Hub, where you can discover its features and benefits that can transform and elevate your business. Hear inspiring keynotes from industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs who will share their journeys, insights, and strategies for success. It's also a fantastic chance to connect with other inspiring women entrepreneurs!

**REGISTER NOW to secure your spot:**  
[https://forms.gle/7Pp9bqcbVRG7cNxu6](https://forms.gle/7Pp9bqcbVRG7cNxu6)

Further information regarding the event can be found in the form.

Kami berbesar hati untuk menjemput anda ke pelancaran rasmi portal Strivers' Hub, sebuah inisiatif penting dibawah program Mastercard Strive Malaysia. Acara menarik ini dianjurkan oleh Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, The Asia Foundation Malaysia, dengan sokongan Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga Dan Masyarakat (KPWKM) melalui Jabatan Pembangunan Wanita (JPW).

  
Butiran Acara: 

<table><tbody><tr><td style="width:70.65pt;">Tarikh:</td><td style="width:380.15pt;">12 Ogos 2024&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td style="width:70.65pt;">Masa:</td><td style="width:380.15pt;"><ul><li>Majlis Perasmian: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Sesi Bengkel PKS: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM&nbsp;</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width:70.65pt;">Lokasi:</td><td style="width:380.15pt;">Hotel Grand Hyatt, Pusat Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td style="width:70.65pt;">Kos:</td><td style="width:380.15pt;"><strong>PERCUMA!</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

  
Sertai kami untuk menjadi yang pertama mengetahui tentang Strivers’ Hub. Anda boleh mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut mengenai ciri khas program ini dan manfaatnya yang dapat mengubah dan meningkatkan perniagaan anda. Dengar ucapan inspirasi daripada pemimpin industri dan usahawan berjaya yang akan berkongsi perjalanan, pandangan, dan strategi mereka untuk berjaya. Ia juga peluang hebat untuk berkenalan dengan para usahawan wanita yang menginspirasikan!  

  
**DAFTAR SEKARANG untuk menempah tempat anda:**   
[https://forms.gle/7Pp9bqcbVRG7cNxu6](https://forms.gle/7Pp9bqcbVRG7cNxu6) 

  
Maklumat lanjut mengenai acara ini boleh didapati di dalam borang tersebut.

Kami berbesar hati untuk menjemput anda ke pelancaran rasmi portal Strivers' Hub, sebuah inisiatif penting dibawah program Mastercard Strive Malaysia. Acara menarik ini dianjurkan oleh Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, The Asia Foundation Malaysia, dengan sokongan Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga Dan Masyarakat (KPWKM) melalui Jabatan Pembangunan Wanita (JPW).

BERHUBUNG, BELAJAR DAN KEMBANGKAN RANGKAIAN USAHAWAN ANDA!

We are thrilled to invite you to the official launch of the Strivers' Hub portal, a primary component of the Mastercard Strive Malaysia initiative. This exciting event is organized by Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, The Asia Foundation Malaysia with support by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.

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CONNECT, LEARN AND GROW YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORK!

Childcare support is crucial for women entrepreneurs for several reasons:

The buzzword in today’s landscape is the word, “Care”. COVID-19 and work from home restrictions gave everyone a reality check in recognizing the weightage and value of care work as parents and family members had to find it out the hard way – by having to care for their children at home, and occupying their days with activities to maintain engagement and their development while working, replying to emails and being in online meetings and calls.

As restrictions to working has changed since the days of COVID-19, we are left with the recognition, but not the adaptation and accommodation of this new realisation that Care Work, is real, valuable work. To remind everyone the value of care work, here are some of the reasons behind its importance:

1.  Achieving Balance: It is important that childcare is in place to allow for an effective childcare support system. Having this in place allows women entrepreneurs to balance their business responsibilities with family duties – and one is especially the ‘mum guilt’. [A Forbes article](https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciaduchene/2022/03/31/figuring-out-work-life-balance-as-a-professional-and-mother/) sheds light on the mum guilt that mothers must also balance. Thus, making good quality childcare important. Without a doubt, this affects a mother’s mental and emotional well-being, which directly impacts business performance and personal health.  
     
2.  Productivity impact: Without a doubt, there is a direct correlation between having a good childcare support in place and maintaining women entrepreneurs’ productivity levels. With a childcare support system that is reliable and one that mothers can depend on confidently, they are able to focus and shift their energy on developing their business, and careers.  Thus, a higher productivity and efficiency in managing their business.  
     
3.  Equal Opportunities for both men and women: Providing childcare support allows both women and men equal opportunities in accessing economic empowerment. The gender norm of women being at home to take care of children and the home is a rejected, and old-fashioned understanding in the dividing of chores in a household. With this adequate childcare support provided to women, they can dedicate their time in developing their understanding, skills, and career as an entrepreneur by participating in networking events, training sessions, and other professional development opportunities.

While these three points can identify and showcase some of the many issues that exist with women entrepreneurs, the issues remain where good, and affordable childcare is crucial to women entrepreneurs. In Malaysia, women entrepreneurs themselves have led the way in providing solutions to the issue of childcare. One solution is Kiddocare, where mobile nannies have allowed the ease of having someone attend to children while the mother is occupied with work. It is dubbed the ‘Uber’ of Babysitting, and has provided the ease that mothers look for – especially during the pandemic.

In highlighting resources for women, Strivers Hub and its Mentoring Partner, FutureLab, is organising its FIRST EVER  Webinar with Nadira, the Founder of Kiddocare. Join us today, to learn from Nadira on her entrepreneur journey, Kiddocare’s behind the scenes, and for some Kiddocare surprises!

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Details to the [Webinar](https://futurelab.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee4f5e48cf8118b91a7c429fc&id=99e44ee723&e=852bf7e86e) is as below:

**Event Details:**

Date: July 4, 2024  
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Meet Our Esteemed Speaker:

We are honored to have Nadira Yusoff, Founder & CEO of Kiddocare, as our speaker. Nadira will share her journey in building Kiddocare, offering valuable insights into the challenges and successes she has encountered along the way.

This **FREE** program is open to all aspiring and current Malaysian women entrepreneurs.

This event is brought to you by the Mastercard Strivers' Hub, an initiative aimed at empowering Malaysian women entrepreneurs. The program is a collaboration between the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and The Asia Foundation, with FutureLab as implementing partner. 

[Register here to attend the webinar on the 4th July!](https://futurelab.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee4f5e48cf8118b91a7c429fc&id=99e44ee723&e=852bf7e86e)

The buzzword in today’s landscape is the word, “Care”. COVID-19 and work from home restrictions gave everyone a reality check in recognizing the weightage and value of care work as parents and family members had to find it out the hard way – by having to care for their children at home, and occupying their days with activities to maintain engagement and their development while working, replying to emails and being in online meetings and calls.