Caregiving burden cited as biggest barrier to women entering politics, survey finds
Source: The Sun
The National Women’s Survey 2025/2026, published by Suluh Centre, found that 62.7% of respondents considered women underrepresented in the country’s legislatures, while only 17.1% believed current representation was adequate.
KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly two-thirds of women surveyed nationwide believe women remain underrepresented in Parliament and state assemblies, with family commitments and caregiving responsibilities identified as the biggest barrier to greater political participation.
The National Women’s Survey 2025/2026, published by Suluh Centre, found that 62.7% of respondents considered women underrepresented in the country’s legislatures, while only 17.1% believed current representation was adequate.
The survey gathered responses from 1,030 women across Malaysia between December 2025 and June 2026, supplemented by focus group discussions and community sessions involving another 270 women.
On women’s political leadership, 55.2% of respondents said women needed more opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities, while 31.2% said women were as competent as male leaders.
The National Women’s Survey 2025/2026, published by Suluh Centre, found that 62.7% of respondents considered women underrepresented in the country’s legislatures, while only 17.1% believed current representation was adequate.
KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly two-thirds of women surveyed nationwide believe women remain underrepresented in Parliament and state assemblies, with family commitments and caregiving responsibilities identified as the biggest barrier to greater political participation.
The National Women’s Survey 2025/2026, published by Suluh Centre, found that 62.7% of respondents considered women underrepresented in the country’s legislatures, while only 17.1% believed current representation was adequate.
The survey gathered responses from 1,030 women across Malaysia between December 2025 and June 2026, supplemented by focus group discussions and community sessions involving another 270 women.
On women’s political leadership, 55.2% of respondents said women needed more opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities, while 31.2% said women were as competent as male leaders.