As a peacebuilding measure, having more women in politics can help tackle racial tension. Malaysia has always struggled with polarisation over race, religion and political reform. Attacks on churches and temples and viral racist and xenophobic posts on social media have been common for years. When photos appeared on social media last month of Malaysian [.] The post More women parliamentarians crucial to tackling bigotry appeared first on 360.
Abdul Azeez apologised and retracted his remark and claimed it was not his intention to cause offence.Despite Kasthuris experience, empowering more women to enter parliament might be one way to help stem the xenophobia and bigotry which plagues Malaysian public life.Womens involvement in peacebuilding and their full and equal participation in public life are critical to building and sustaining strong and vibrant democracies.