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The significance of rural women entrepreneurship cannot be denied as it contributes to both economic growth and gender empowerment in Malaysia, even though there are many opportunities available for progress in this domain it still faces many issues and difficulties. Malaysia’s rural women entrepreneurs face numerous barriers including inadequate infrastructure and market access. The report also discusses limited access to financial resources alongside education/training hurdles and social/cultural bias. Addressing these difficulties effectively demands targeted approaches. Improving access to finance along with other strategies like investing in rural infrastructure and challenging socio-cultural norms are suggested ways of overcoming these barriers. Creating an enabling environment through the implementation of these strategies can empower and unlock the entrepreneurial potential of rural women entrepreneurs in Malaysia. The significance of cooperation from a variety of stakeholders — such as the government and financial institutions — along with educational facilities, community leaders, and non-profit associations cannot be overstated when responding effectively to problems confronting female entrepreneurs who operate in remote areas, and Malaysia's efforts in this direction will lead to gender equality and sustainable economic growth.
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