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Lack of women reps in legislative branch may compromise children's interest
Under-representation of women in Parliament and state legislative assemblies could compromise the interest of children and women, according to DAP lawmakers.
This was among the reasons cited by Kapayan assemblyperson Jannie Lasimbang as to why Sabah was unable to push for legal reform to end child marriage despite efforts in the past...
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