Groups want 30% women representation in decision-making posts


PETALING JAYA: Women’s rights groups have reminded the newly formed government to have 30% women representation in decision-making positions.

National Council of Women’s Organisations (NCWO), which represents 200 women non-governmental organisations nationwide, wants the state and federal governments to have 30% of women ministers in the Cabinet.

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