The fourth book in its series by The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, this year's edition focuses on statistics and information pertaining to gender-related topics and other social issues in Malaysia such as demography, education, employment, economy, health, family, politics, social welfare, etc.

These statistics and information are important to enable the analysis of gender needs. This can be integrated into programmes and policies that are gender sensitive in hopes of supporting the agenda of developing women empowerment as well as contributing towards a progressive, dynamic and informative society in our country.

The contents of the book aids researchers and social-practitioners interested in gender analysis. The information and statistics found in this book are also available in CD-format as well as via the Ministry's website at http:// www.kpwkm.gov.my