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A coalition of civil society organisations has submitted draft legislation to the Malaysian government urging political parties to nominate at least 30 per cent women candidates for the upcoming general election.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for prioritising girls' education as a cornerstone of national development, recognising that women already drive much of the kingdom's economy through entrepreneurship and corporate leadership.
Penang's Pakatan Harapan coalition wants to field more women candidates in upcoming state elections, though finding sufficient numbers remains difficult, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.