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A coalition of civil society organisations has submitted draft legislation to the government calling for political parties to field at least 30 per cent women candidates in the next general election, seeking to improve female representation in parliament.
The Democratic Action Party has unveiled 33-year-old lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its candidate for the Mengkibol state seat in Johor, part of its push to field more women in contested elections.
Penang Pakatan Harapan chief Chow Kon Yeow says the coalition will pursue more female candidates in the next state election, but faces difficulties identifying suitable women willing to contest.