12/03/2026
WEPsCAL Cohort 1 Closing Event: Innovating the Future of Family-Friendly Workplaces ✨
On 11th March 2026, the IM Possible Solutions (IMPS) team had the privilege of being part of the WEPsCAL Cohort 1 Closing Event, held at UOB Plaza 1, Kuala Lumpur — delivered in partnership with and , under the Gender Action Lab, with the support of the Australian Government
Over the past nine months, 11 organisations came together to reimagine what family-friendly and gender-equal workplaces can look like in practice. The solution varies from care leave benefits and flexible working solutions, to leadership culture shifts, financial wellbeing programmes, and return-to-work pathways.
The closing event featured opening remarks by TalentCorp’s Deputy Chairman and the Political Economy Counsellor from the Australian High Commission, Malaysia. The main highlights of the event are a keynote presentation by Amy Baum (UN Women) showcasing the Malaysia WEPsCAL journey, and a forum session moderated by IMPS Managing Director, , joined by panellists Amy Baum (UN Women), Natasha Alias (TalentCorp), Eena Khalil Lim (Mastrak), Maizatul Mardhiah (Sagemaker), and Sujata (Micron).
✨ Among the powerful lessons from this cohort:
- Context is key: meaningful solutions differ across company size, sector, and employee needs
- Leadership buy-in accelerates progress
- Data and accountability build the business case and institutionalise change
A closing Mentimeter survey affirmed what the room already felt: WEPsCAL delivers real value, and companies are already expressing interest in future cohorts. IMPS is proud to have supported Cohort 1 and looks forward to continuing this journey ahead.