Appoint women to leadership roles on merit and not quotas, says panellist


KUALA LUMPUR: There should not be a compulsory minimum percentage or quota for women in leadership roles across all sectors, says a ministry deputy-secretary general.

International Trade and Industry Ministry deputy secretary-general Mastura Ahmad Mustafa said women should be given leadership roles based on merit.

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