Breaking the Glass Code : Mentorship-Driven Empowerment in Malaysia’s ICT Sector

Abstract

This study explores the role of mentoring in advancing women’s careers in Malaysia's ICT sector, where women are underrepresented in leadership roles. This conceptual study is primarily centered on examining the role of mentorship in advancing women's careers in Malaysia's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. It examines societal, organizational, work-life balance, and individual factors influencing the career paths of women in the ICT sector in Malaysia. This study is significant in providing the importance of promoting diversity in the workforce, in line with the Sustainable Development Goal  SDG 5 i.e. Gender Equality.