A coalition of women groups today called on the government to engage them in discussions on issues related to equal rights based on the standards set in the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Cedaw).

The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) released its latest shadow report on the government's progress in fulfilling its obligations under the convention, which Malaysia acceded to in 1995.

National Council of Women's Organisation (NCWO) honorary secretary-general Omna-Sreeni Ong said the group will welcome an opportunity to discuss their findings...