Factors influencing women’s entry into entrepreneurship in Malaysia

Iklima Husna Abdul Rahim and Dzulkifli Mukhtar and Siti Salwani Abdullah and Anis Amira Ab Rahman (2025) Factors influencing women’s entry into entrepreneurship in Malaysia.

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Abstract

Women entrepreneurs are individuals who initiate, organize, and operate businesses while navigating various economic, social, and cultural challenges. Globally, their role in driving innovation, creating employment, and contributing to economic growth has gained increasing recognition. In many developing and emerging economies, including Malaysia, women entrepreneurs are becoming key players in transforming traditional gender roles and empowering communities. Despite facing barriers such as limited access to capital, societal expectations, and work-life balance issues, many women continue to break through these challenges with resilience, creativity, and determination. Their entrepreneurial journeys are often influenced by a by a complex interplay of internal and external factors. Encouraging women’s participation in entrepreneurship not only enhances gender equality but also strengthens national development. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors that drive women’s involvement in entrepreneurship in Malaysia. The findings reveal that experience, financial status, business succession, contribution to the family, and domestic responsibilities are among the main enablers drive women to venture into entrepreneurship. The implications of this study are important for shaping inclusive and sustainable economic development strategies.

Item Type:	Proceedings
Keyword:	Factors, Motivations, Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurs
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic theory. Demography > HB1-3840 Economic theory. Demography > HB522-715 Income. Factor shares > HB615-715 Entrepreneurship. Risk and uncertainty. Property H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-9999 Industries. Land use. Labor > HD2321-4730.9 Industry > HD2340.8-2346.5 Small and medium-sized businesses, artisans, handicrafts, trades
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User:	JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2025 15:23
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2025 15:27
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45516

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