PETALING JAYA: The continued under-representation of women in politics in the country, especially in leadership positions, means that women are often left out of major decisions that affect them, say Malaysian women.
“It is a clear signal of Malaysia’s lack of commitment to gender equality and also, the lack of political will to make equality a reality,” said Dr Lai Suat Yan, senior lecturer and coordinator of Universiti Malaya’s Master of Gender Studies programme.
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