Her World’s What Women Want 2021 survey revealed that 61 per cent of working mothers have given up career opportunities for their families, especially among those aged 40 to 49 (66 per cent) and 30 to 39 (62 per cent). This can be attributed partly to clearer goals, as well as the desire for a more flexible schedule that allows.
May 15, 2021
Ong Shu Hwai
When Ong Shu Hwai stepped into the world of local home expansion over a decade ago, it was a man’s world. Back then, the industry saw her as a “fresh young girl” who did not know what she was talking about.
“One of the biggest challenges that I faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry is that women don’t often get taken seriously,” as Ong puts it. Today, she is the managing director of Durablinds, and is paving the way for women in this predominantly male-centric industry.
The 46-year-old mum to an eight-year-old boy manages her business and home, successfully raising both her creations.