On April 13, Srikandi hosted Running Women, a physical game and puzzle challenge held at Pusanika. More than 30 female students from various faculties participated in teams. “I thought it was cool that it was an all-women event,” said Liu Kunyue, a third-year communication student. “The energy we shared when cheering each other on — I felt so supported.”

“We hope to see more participation in the future, especially from international students to increase diversity,” added Siti Mariam Binti Hassan, a member of Srikandi. A chemistry student in her third year. “Running Women encourages women to break social norms and pursue a more active and healthy lifestyle.”

Despite the club being run by women and most participants being female, Srikandi welcomes male involvement. “It’s also important for men to understand and educate themselves about gender inequality,” said Hureen.

Wang Ming Yang, a UKM FPEND graduate and current master’s student at Cambridge College of Education, shared his views from a male perspective.“There are two reasons men don’t participate. First, many men acknowledge that feminism is a good cause, but believe their actions won’t change anything, so they stay silent. Second, some ignorant men even look down on feminist groups, or outright oppose them.”

He added Malaysia needs clubss like Srikandi. Lots of men also suffer under patriarchy — from pressures like bride price or home ownership to men who are sexually assaulted by the same sex choosing to remain silent due to gender temperament expectations.“Sometimes we feel like bulls getting beaten,” he said. 

Nevertheless, despite acknowledging the relevance of such issues, Wang expressed hesitation about joining the club after feeling the pressure of patriarchy. As a Chinese Muslim, he raised concerns regarding whether feminism in Malaysia aligns with cultural and religious values and questioned if it could be influenced by Western ideologies. 

However, the third wave of feminism has proven that feminism is not a Western invention, nor is it limited to a Western narrative. For instance, Malaysian scholar Amina Wadud(1999) argues in Qur’an and Woman that Islam and gender equality are not contradictory. Postcolonial feminist theorist Chandra Talpade Mohanty criticizes the view of Third World women as helpless figures in need of Western rescue, emphasizing their self-awareness and collective agency. Srikandi embodies this kind of localized, conscious activism.

“I would like to clear the misconception about women empowerment being a way for women to be more than men. We want to stand as equals — side by side,” Hureen repeated firmly.  "We don't desire to be more as it would just turn to be the same with the patriarchy mow that shows power imbalance between both genders."

Therefore, Srikandi Kebangsaan is more than a club — it is a platform that fosters awareness, encourages open dialogue, and inspires action. By joining its programs or simply learning about its mission, individuals are encouraged to reflect on gender inequality, educate themselves, and become part of the journey toward a more equitable world.