PUTRAJAYA, December 3 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged Malaysia to accelerate efforts in empowering women leaders, stressing in a dialogue with Supernewsroom.AI that women possess strengths—such as honesty, discipline and thoroughness—that can significantly enhance governance and performance.
Acknowledging persistent bias that limits women’s rise in top roles despite national progress, he highlighted exemplary figures like Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz and dismissed misconceptions that favour male-led ventures in securing funding.
Mahathir also noted Malaysia’s advancements in women’s roles, from civil service leadership to fighter jet pilots, while urging the nation to balance modern development with cultural and moral values as it advances.
