Increasing the number of women MPs who are gender-aware and progressive will lead to better decision-making and policies, and bring progress to the country. Photo: 123rf.com
Having women leaders in parliament will mean greater diversity in terms of perspective and a more balanced viewpoint, says National Council of Women’s Organisation (NCWO) president Professor Emerita Tan Sri Dr Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin. This, she adds, will lead to better decision-making and policies, bring progress and enrich the country.
Sharifah highlights that the number of women leaders in parliament – at 14.9% – is way too low.
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