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Women in the Dewan Rakyat

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There have been 70 women in the Dewan Rakyat since the establishment of the Parliament of Malaysia. As of 2016, there are 24 female representatives, or 10.81% of the body.

Women have had the right to both vote and sit in parliament since 1959 and all states and territories have been represented by a woman in the Dewan Rakyat.

List of female members

This is a complete list of women who have served as members of the Dewan Rakyat, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

References

Women in the Dewan Rakyat Wikipedia


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