Women need more support to achieve political empowerment, says NGO


PETALING JAYA: Malaysian women deserve recognition for the barriers they face towards political empowerment, says Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG).

The women’s rights group said that women deserve opportunities and support to take up political leadership, not only for their calibre but also the extensive reach to the community.

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