And rightly so! It's 2020 and this is the way the government of Malaysia treats women....
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The Malaysian Government has apologised after issuing coronavirus lockdown advice for women, which included speaking in a cartoon cat voice and avoiding nagging, after the move sparked a sexism row.
The Ministry of Women and Family Development issued a series of online posters directed at women during the nation's partial lockdown, which began on March 18, including how to maintain happiness in the household and avoid disagreements with their husbands.
The series contained the hashtag #WanitaCegahCOVID19, which translates to Women Prevent COVID-19.
One of the campaign's posters depicts a man sitting on a sofa, and said women should refrain from being "sarcastic" if they need help with household chores.
Avoid nagging your husband, another poster said, but instead use humour or imitate the infantile voice of Doraemon, a blue robot cat from Japan that is hugely popular across Asia.
The ministry also urged women to dress up and wear makeup while working from home.
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www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-01/coronavirus-malaysia-advice-for-women-sparks-sexism-backlash/12108242
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Winesalot · 01/04/2020 12:05
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