Women stamping their mark in New Malaysia's politics
Source: The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Women's participation in politics has long been recognised as an important measure of the status of women and in Malaysia, the women have indeed stamped their mark in the Cabinet, the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara.
The trend in women running for political positions and holding office is gaining momentum, and their contributions and impact would be best seen in about two to three years, said two women in politics.
Kepayang state assemblywoman Nicole Tan said while there haven't been significant changes despite the change in government, the appointment of Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, as Deputy Prime Minister was indeed a great honour for all women in the country.
“In addition, the Malaysian Cabinet now has nine women - five ministers and four deputy ministers, and we need perhaps two to three years to see if this (trend) will continue and if they have an impact,” she said in the Ruang Bicara programme aired over the Bernama News Channel, last night (Feb 15).
Click here to read the full article published by The Star Online on 16 February 2019.
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Women's participation in politics has long been recognised as an important measure of the status of women and in Malaysia, the women have indeed stamped their mark in the Cabinet, the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara.
The trend in women running for political positions and holding office is gaining momentum, and their contributions and impact would be best seen in about two to three years, said two women in politics.
Kepayang state assemblywoman Nicole Tan said while there haven't been significant changes despite the change in government, the appointment of Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, as Deputy Prime Minister was indeed a great honour for all women in the country.
“In addition, the Malaysian Cabinet now has nine women - five ministers and four deputy ministers, and we need perhaps two to three years to see if this (trend) will continue and if they have an impact,” she said in the Ruang Bicara programme aired over the Bernama News Channel, last night (Feb 15).
Click here to read the full article published by The Star Online on 16 February 2019.