Field more women candidates in GE15 - JAG

The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) urged all parties to field more women in the 15th general election (GE15) to achieve a minimum 30 percent of women participation in politics.

Malaysia currently has one of the lowest women’s representation in Parliament in Southeast Asia with women holding 14 percent of the seats, compared to the regional average of 20 percent, the group said.

“Malaysian women deserve...