The future is female: Projek30% and the politics of representation

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With the next general election expected by 2027, civil society groups are launching Projek30% – a campaign calling on all political parties to field at least 30% women candidates, and to back it up with legislation.

Malaysia ranks second last in Asean for women’s political empowerment. Can we fix that with law – or is the real barrier political will?

Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris speaks with Maria Chin, the advisor of the Martabat PJ NGO, and Gopal Papachan, the executive director of Empower.

Produced by: Astro Awani

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AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama
  1. Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
  2. Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
  3. Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
  4. Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
  5. Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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