The squash clinic with Malaysian squash legend Datuk Nicol David at National Squash Centre, Bukit Jalil, helped participants to squash gender stereotypes. Photo: The Star/Faihan Ghani
"When I brought in my car for servicing, the mechanic didn’t take me seriously just because I’m a woman," says Ooi Ai Lyn from Penang.
“He told me: ‘You women don’t know much about cars, just give me the car keys and we’ll take care of it for you’,” she says.
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Squash the stereotypes
The squash clinic with Malaysian squash legend Datuk Nicol David at National Squash Centre, Bukit Jalil, helped participants to squash gender stereotypes. Photo: The Star/Faihan Ghani
Women should be able to do what they want. They shouldn’t be restricted because of gender stereotypes - and neither should men, says Loo. Photo: The Star/Ming Teoh
As a woman, I think it’s important for us to empower ourselves with skills and knowledge, says Ooi. Photo: The Star/Ming Teoh
Nicol David showing participants, including Ooi (right, in black) how to hold the racquet correctly. Photo: The Star/Faihan Ghani
Nicol David teaches the participants, including Loo (centre, in white) how to grip the racquet. Photo: The Star/Faihan GhaniPhoto: The Star/Faihan Ghani
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