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Holistic approach: Azizah feels it is important to look at a person’s capabilities, regardless of their gender, to add value to an organisation’s decision-making process.

BY 2020, Malaysia aims to have at least 30% women in decision-making roles.

The policy to reduce gender imbalance and recognise women’s contributions, especially in publicly listed companies (PLCs), was introduced in 2011 under the 10th Malaysia Plan (2011-2015). The target was extended to 2020 in the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020).

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