COMMENT | 30pct quota for women: Are we there yet?

Recently, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri reportedly said the 30 percent quota for women previously set by the government should be reconsidered given that “42 percent of women actively participated in decision-making roles within the public service sector”.

The minister said many women now possess the qualifications, including experience and academic achievements, to compete equally with men in decision-making positions across various service levels...