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Appoint women reps to all state assemblies, says activist

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Appoint women reps to all state assemblies, says activist

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An activist has called for all state governments to appoint women to their respective legislative assemblies to ensure greater female representation.

An activist has called for all state governments to appoint women to their respective legislative assemblies to ensure greater female representation.

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Women leaders call for action to break up ‘old boys club’ in politics

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Women leaders from Bersatu, DAP, and PKR have urged the government to implement affirmative action policies to bring more women into political positions.

Wanita Bersatu secretary Nolee Ashilin Radzi said it was time Putrajaya enacted a law to realise the target of 30% representation of women in politics.

Women leaders from Bersatu, DAP, and PKR have urged the government to implement affirmative action policies to bring more women into political positions.

Wanita Bersatu secretary Nolee Ashilin Radzi said it was time Putrajaya enacted a law to realise the target of 30% representation of women in politics.

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

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June 14, 2023

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

Malaysia: More political will required to meet 30% women candidates quota

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November 22, 2022

Malaysia: More political will required to meet 30% women candidates quota

PETALING JAYA: Although women outnumber men in the electoral roll, they only make up 13.5% of candidates in the 15th General Election (GE15).

PETALING JAYA: Although women outnumber men in the electoral roll, they only make up 13.5% of candidates in the 15th General Election (GE15).

Malaysia still far behind in women's political participation

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November 7, 2022

Malaysia still far behind in women's political participation

MALAYSIA is viewed as progressive where gender equality and advancing women's rights are concerned.

MALAYSIA is viewed as progressive where gender equality and advancing women's rights are concerned.

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Political leaders commit to 30% women representation in elections

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Leaders from various political parties today were all on the same page in their commitment to achieving the target of fielding 30 per cent women candidates in elections, in turn increasing female representation in the country’s legislative bodies.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the party will field more female candidates in the 15th general election (GE15) compared to GE14.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Leaders from various political parties today were all on the same page in their commitment to achieving the target of fielding 30 per cent women candidates in elections, in turn increasing female representation in the country’s legislative bodies.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the party will field more female candidates in the 15th general election (GE15) compared to GE14.

Malaysia: Why is it so difficult to root out sexism in Parliament?

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August 4, 2022

Malaysia: Why is it so difficult to root out sexism in Parliament?

If it is so difficult to root out sexism in Parliament, then how on earth does anyone expect the general population to treat problems relating to sexism with the seriousness it deserves?

If it is so difficult to root out sexism in Parliament, then how on earth does anyone expect the general population to treat problems relating to sexism with the seriousness it deserves?