Despite the disappointing lack of female representation among the recent general election candidates, the prime minister has attempted to redress the imbalance in the cabinet.
The current line-up features five ministers and eight deputies who are women, making up 24% of the total composition, which is an improvement from previous administrations.
What are the important gender-responsive policies that should be looked into by the new government? BFM discusses policy recommendations with Anis Farid of the Women’s Aid Organisation.
Produced by: Moh Heng Ying
Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar and Wong Shou Ning
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