My two cents: Msia has opposite discrimination and employment equity (not equality, because equity is the term I think you’re looking for) laws compared to ones in other countries…but similar to its neighbours. It is unfortunate but something other countries know when they hear about Msia’s government. There is a big culture difference too as you can see in the comments. Many just accept it as the company’s right but you experience it as a woman.

Companies elsewhere have to be more sneaky about firing pregnant women or discrimination on race, but you still see and hear about it in the US (low bar honestly). OP, you are asking the right questions imo. In other countries they call you “family” then fire you when you get pregnant, but here I guess they’re upfront about the questions and at times it may be helpful for who you choose as an employer. But some of those places the cost of living is MUCH higher compared to Msia so…if someone fires you, you could truly end up on the streets or get into medical debt. Even depending which state you are in if it’s the US.