Period poverty: Govt studying subsidies for sanitary pads, says deputy minister

Published on 20 Jul 2022 3:27:28 PM

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff told Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (July 20) that research is being conducted on subsidies for sanitary pads and is expected to be completed in October.

On period leave, Siti Zailah said the matter needs to be scrutinised and requires engagement with stakeholders because period leave does not only involve the well-being of women but it also has an implication on productivity and the country’s economy.

Meanwhile, on increasing compassionate leave for women after the death of their spouse, Siti Zailah said Prime Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that they should be given "space" for mourning with certain incentives.

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