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Pioneers of Women Entrepreneurship in Malaysia.

our history

Empowered Women,

Empowered Homes.

The Association of Bumiputera Women in Business and Profession, or better known as Peniagawati was set up on 24 March 1980 and is the oldest women entrepreneur association in Malaysia. Peniagawati has over 1000 members from various industries and professions ranging from micro, small, medium to large enterprises. Being the pioneer in women entrepreneurship in Malaysia, Peniagawati works very closely with government ministries and agencies in Malaysia as well as with the private sector, other NGOs, international partners and the media.

our history

Empowered Women,

Empowered Homes.

The Association of Bumiputera Women in Business and Profession, or better known as Peniagawati was set up on 24 March 1980 and is the oldest women entrepreneur association in Malaysia. Peniagawati has over 1000 members from various industries and professions ranging from micro, small, medium to large enterprises. Being the pioneer in women entrepreneurship in Malaysia, Peniagawati works very closely with government ministries and agencies in Malaysia as well as with the private sector, other NGOs, international partners and the media.

Throughout nearly 4 decades since its establishment, Peniagawati has organised various activities for the benefit of its members and Malaysian entrepreneurs at large in terms of enhancing the business and profession. Amongst Peniagawati’s program are entrepreneurship courses, trade exhibitions, leadership and management seminars, dialogue with relevant authorities and talks on financing facilities. In order to expand markets and networks for entrepreneurs in the international arena, Peniagawati has organised many business missions abroad to various cities including London, Athens, Istanbul, Paris, Madrid, Colombo, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Dubai, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh.

In 2017, Peniagawati organised the Malaysia Fashion & Business Mission to New York where it had the success of bringing Malaysian entrepreneurs including designers to penetrate the US market. Due to the success, Peniagawati once again organised the Mission to New York with the strong 90-member delegation comprised of Malaysian entrepreneurs from the fashion industry, food & beverages, lifestyle and others. The main objective of this mission was assisting the delegation to build and expand their business networks in the US while the Malaysian designers will showcase their designs in NY runways in conjunction with New York Fashion Week.

In the conducive entrepreneurship ecosystem of Malaysia, Peniagawati will continue embarking on effective and impactful programs to develop and empower women entrepreneurs in Malaysia.

Legacy of Leadership

Our Presidents Through the Years

Celebrating the inspiring women who shaped the journey of Peniagawati through the decades.

Allahyarhamah Puan Hajah Zainon Tan Sri Zainal Abidin

(1980 - 1986)

Allahyarhamah Puan Hajah Faridah Shamsudin

(1986-1992)

Allahyarhamah YBhg. Datuk Wira Dr. Maznah Abd Hamid

(1992-1997)

YBhg. Dato’ Mohaiyani Shamsudin

(1997-1999)

Allahyarhamah YBhg. Puan Sri Datin Ashidah Minin

(1999-2003)

YBhg. Dato’ Hazimah Zainuddin

(2003-2012)

YBhg. Dato’ Azlin Ahmad Shaharbi

(2012-2023)

YBhg. Dato’ Emmy Suraya Hussein

(2023-Present)

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Leadership in Action

Meet the leaders guiding Peniagawati’s mission and shaping the future of women entrepreneurship.

PRESIDENT

YBhg. Dato’ Emmy Suraya Hussein

VICE PRESIDENT I

Dr. Latifah Ghazali

VICE PRESIDENT II

Hasnida Abdul Hamid

HONORARY SECRETARY

Sharifah Azizah Sayeed Aman Ghazali

HONORARY TREASURER

Selinastein Mohd Rashid

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Athirah Kamaruddin

ASSISTANT TREASURER

Sartika Dewi Sahat

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