Number of women councillors in Kajang reduced to five

(Front row, from left) Rosli, MPKj deputy president Mohd Fareez Mohd Ariss @ Mohd Hatta, Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan, Nazli, Balakong assemblyman Ong Chun Wei and MPKj assistant secretary Zalinda Zainuddin with councillors for the 2024-2025 term. — WILLIAM GARY/The Star

THERE are only five women councillors in Kajang Municipal Council’s 2024-2025 line-up, down from seven.

When asked about the reduction, its president Nazli Md Taib said the councillors were determined by the political parties and MPKj had no say in the matter.