Women in state legislative assemblies of Malaysia

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This article is an overview of representation of women in Malaysia 's state legislative assemblies.

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Johor

There have been 34 women in the Johor State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 15th Johor State Legislative Assembly, there are 14 women in the 56 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Fatimah Abdul Majid, who was elected as the member for Plentong in 1959. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Johor State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
Alliance (UMNO) Fatimah Abdul Majid Plentong 19591964Not Contested
Alliance (UMNO)Hasnah Ahmad Plentong 19641974Transferred
BN (UMNO)
Tiram 19741978Transferred
Kota Tinggi 19781982Not Contested
Alliance (UMNO)Zaharah Abdul Majid Parit Jawa 19691974Transferred
BN (UMNO)
Sri Menanti 19741982Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Sabariah Ahmad Kesang 19821986Transferred
Jorak 19861999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Khatijah Md Som Pulai Sebatang 19861990Transferred
Benut 19901995Transferred
Pulai Sebatang 19951999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Atikah Abdullah Sri Medan 19901999Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Halimah Mohamed Sadique Gunung Lambak 19952004Transferred
Pasir Raja 20042008Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Jamilah Othman Bukit Naning 19992004Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Asiah Md Ariff Sedili 19992004Transferred
Johor Lama 20042018Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Jamaliah @ Jamilah Endan Kukup 19992008Not Contested
BN (MCA)Lim Kee Moi Yong Peng 20042013Defeated
BN (UMNO)Robia Kosai Sungai Balang 20042013Not Contested
BN (MIC)Murukasvary Thanarajan Tenggaroh 20082013Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Hamimah Mansor Penawar 20082018Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Norshida Ibrahim Buloh Kasap 20132018Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Zaiton Ismail Sungai Balang 20132022Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Azizah Zakaria Parit Raja 20132018Not Contested
DAP Chew Peck Choo Yong Peng 20132022Retired
PH (DAP)
DAP Gan Peck Cheng Penggaram 2013Serving
PH (DAP)
DAP Liow Cai Tung Johor Jaya 2013Serving
PH (DAP)
DAP Wong Shu Qi Senai 20132018Not Contested
PH (AMANAH)Nor Hayati Bachok Maharani 20182022Defeated
BN (UMNO) Nor Rashidah Ramli Parit Raja 2018Serving
BN (UMNO) Alwiyah Talib Endau 2018Serving
PH (BERSATU)
PN (BERSATU)
BN (UMNO)Rashidah Ismail Pasir Raja 2018Serving
BN (UMNO) Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain Penawar 20182022Transferred
Mahkota 20222024Death
PH (DAP)Ng Kor Sim Jementah 2022Serving
BN (MIC)Saraswathy Nallathanby Kemelah 2022Serving
BN (UMNO)Haslinda Salleh Tenang 2022Serving
BN (UMNO)Khairin Nisa Ismail Serom 2022Serving
BN (UMNO)Norlizah Noh Johor Lama 2022Serving
BN (UMNO)Fauziah Misri Penawar 2022Serving
MUDA Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz Puteri Wangsa 2022Serving
PH (DAP)Marina Ibrahim Skudai 2022Serving
BN (UMNO)Hasrunizah Hassan Pulai Sebatang 2022Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 13.13%32
2nd 13.13%32
3rd 26.25%32
4th 26.25%32
5th 26.25%32
6th 13.13%32
7th 25.56%36
8th 38.33%36
9th 410.00%40
10th 4 [1] 10.00%40
11th 5 [2] 8.93%56
12th 5 [3] 8.93%56
13th 9 [4] 16.07%56
14th 916.07%56
15th 1526.79%56
15th (after 2024)1425.00%56

Kedah

There have been 18 women in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 15th Kedah State Legislative Assembly, there are 4 women in the 36 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Hamidah Omar, who was elected as the member for Sik-Gurun in 1959. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
Alliance (UMNO)Hamidah Omar Sik-Gurun 19591964Transferred
Pokok Sena 19641969Defeated
Alliance (UMNO)Sharimah Mahmud Sik-Gurun 19641969Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Azizah Taib Kuala Nerang 19781986Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Fatimah Ismail Ayer Puteh 19861995Transferred
Sungai Tiang 19951999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rokiah Hashim Tanjong Dawai 19861995Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Barishah @ Habshah Saad Tunjang 19952004Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Che Pora Omar Merbau Pulas 19951999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Marlia Abd. Latiff Merbau Pulas 19992004Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rosnah Abd. Majid Tanjong Dawai 19992004Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Khalidah Adibah Ayob Bukit Kayu Hitam 20042008Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Suraya Yaacob Sungai Tiang 20042023Not Contested
PAS Siti Aishah Ghazali Merbau Pulas 2008Serving
PN (PAS)
BN (UMNO)Kama Noriah Ibrahim Pedu 20132018Defeated
BN (UMNO) Norsabrina Mohd. Noor Bandar Baharu 20132023Not Contested
PH (AMANAH) Salmee Said Kota Siputeh 20182023Defeated
PH (BERSATU) Halimaton Shaadiah Saad Bukit Kayu Hitam 2018Serving
PN (BERSATU)
PN (BERSATU)Shamsilah Siru Ayer Hangat 2023Serving
PN (PAS)Mardhiyyah Johari Pengkalan Kundor 2023Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 14.17%24
2nd 28.33%24
3rd 00.00%24
4th 00.00%26
5th 13.85%26
6th 13.85%26
7th 27.14%28
8th 27.14%28
9th 38.33%36
10th 3 [1] 8.33%36
11th 2 [2] 5.56%36
12th 2 [3] 5.56%36
13th 4 [4] 11.11%36
14th 513.89%36
15th411.11%36

Kelantan

There have been 9 women in the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 15th Kelantan State Legislative Assembly, there are 3 women in the 45 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Tengku Noor Asiah Tengku Ahmad, who was elected as the member for Sungei Pinang in 1982. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
BN (UMNO)Tengku Noor Asiah Tengku Ahmad Sungei Pinang 19821986Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Zaleha Hussin Salor 19861990Defeated
S46 Kelthum Ahmed Temangan 19901995Not Contested
S46 Mek Som Mohamed Mengkebang 19951999Not Contested
PAS Rohani Ibrahim Tanjong Mas 2004Serving
PN (PAS)
PAS Wan Ubaidah Omar Kijang 20082018Not Contested
PAS Mumtaz Md. Nawi Demit 20132023Not Contested
PN (PAS)
PH (AMANAH)Hafidzah Mustakim Kota Lama 2023Serving
PN (PAS)Nor Ashilah Mohamed Zin Limbongan 2023Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 00.00%30
2nd 00.00%30
3rd 00.00%30
4th 00.00%36
5th 00.00%36
6th 12.78%36
7th 12.56%39
8th 12.56%39
9th 12.33%43
10th 0 [1] 0.00%43
11th 1 [2] 2.22%45
12th 2 [3] 4.44%45
13th 3 [4] 6.67%45
14th 24.44%45
15th36.67%45

Malacca

There have been 13 women in the Malacca State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 15th Malacca State Legislative Assembly, there are 5 women in the 28 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Fatimah Ahmad, who was elected as the member for Bukit Rambai in 1974. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
BN (UMNO)Fatimah Ahmad Bukit Rambai 19741986Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Jenah Sarip Bukit Asahan 19861995Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Hazizah Mohd Sultan Tangga Batu 19951999Not Contested
DAP Betty Chew Gek Cheng Durian Daun 19992004Transferred
Kota Laksamana 20042013Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Ramlah Abas Rim 19992008Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Latipah Omar Taboh Naning 20082021Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Norpipah Abdol Rembia 20082018Defeated
PH (PKR) Ginie Lim Siew Lin Machap Jaya 20182021Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Kalsom Noordin Pengkalan Batu 2021Serving
BN (UMNO) Khaidiriah Abu Zahar Rim 2021Serving
BN (UMNO)Siti Faizah Abdul Azis Sungai Rambai 2021Serving
PH (DAP)Leng Chau Yen Bandar Hilir 2021Serving
BN (UMNO)Tuminah Kadi @ Mohd Hasim Pantai Kundor 2021Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 00.00%20
2nd 00.00%20
3rd 00.00%20
4th 15.00%20
5th 15.00%20
6th 15.00%20
7th 15.00%20
8th 15.00%20
9th 14.00%25
10th 2 [1] 8.00%25
11th 2 [2] 7.14%28
12th 3 [3] 10.71%28
13th 2 [4] 7.14%28
14th 27.14%28
15th517.86%28

Negeri Sembilan

There have been 17 women in the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly, there are 4 women in the 36 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Siti Rahmah Kassim, who was elected as the member for Terentang in 1959. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
Alliance (UMNO) Siti Rahmah Kassim Terentang 19591969Not Contested
Alliance (UMNO)Sapiah Talib Johol 19641974Not Contested
BN (UMNO)
BN (UMNO)Khatimah Ibrahim Pantai 19741986Transferred
Ampangan 19861990Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Tengku Kalsom Tengku Muda Chik Pilah 19741982Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Dermataksiah Abdul Jalil Ampangan 19901999Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Napsiah Omar Pilah 19951999Not Contested
BN (MCA)Yu Chok Tow Mambau 19992008Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Norhayati Omar Pilah 19992008Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Bibi Sharliza Mohd Khalid Paroi 20042008Not Contested
DAP Wong May May Mambau 20082013Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Zainab Nasir Gemas 20082013Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Norhayati Omar Pilah 20132018Defeated
DAP Mary Josephine Pritam Singh Rahang 20132023Not Contested
PH (DAP)
PH (DAP) Nicole Tan Lee Koon Bukit Kepayang 2018Serving
PH (PKR)Tengku Zamrah Tengku Sulaiman Ampangan 2023Serving
PH (PKR)Noorzunita Begum Abdullah Pilah 2023Serving
BN (UMNO)Bibi Sharliza Mohd Khalid Juasseh 2023Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 14.17%24
2nd 28.33%24
3rd 14.17%24
4th 28.33%24
5th 28.33%24
6th 14.17%24
7th 13.57%28
8th 13.57%28
9th 26.25%32
10th 2 [1] 6.25%32
11th 3 [2] 8.33%36
12th 2 [3] 5.56%36
13th 2 [4] 5.56%36
14th 25.56%36
15th411.11%36

Pahang

There have been 15 women in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Pahang State Legislative Assembly, there are 2 women in the 42 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Mahimon Harun, who was elected as the member for Telok Sisek in 1959. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Pahang State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
Alliance (UMNO)Mahimon Harun Telok Sisek 19591974Not Contested
BN (UMNO)
BN (UMNO)Sariah Kamiso Jengka 19741982Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Shamsiah Abdul Hamid Bandar Pekan 19741982Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Kamariah Mat Noh Tembeling 19821990Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Latifah Abdul Ghaffar Beserah 19821986Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rahimah Mohammad Rawi Tembeling 19901995Not Contested
Tahan 19951999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Maznah Mazlan Muadzam Shah 19952018Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rosni Zahari Hulu Jempol 19992004Transferred
Kuala Sentul 20042008Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Shahaniza Shamsuddin Kuala Sentul 20082022Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Nurhidayah Mohamad Shahaimi Luit 20132018Defeated
DAP Kamache Doray Rajoo Sabai 20132022Defeated
PH (DAP)
DAP Leong Yu Man Triang 2013Serving
PH (DAP)
BN (UMNO)Samsiah Arshad Bukit Ibam 20182022Defeated
PH (DAP) Young Syefura Othman Ketari 20182022Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Sabariah Saidan Guai 2022Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 14.17%24
2nd 14.17%24
3rd 14.17%24
4th 26.25%32
5th 26.25%32
6th 26.25%32
7th 13.03%33
8th 13.03%33
9th 25.26%38
10th 2 [1] 5.26%38
11th 2 [2] 4.76%42
12th 2 [3] 4.76%42
13th 5 [4] 11.90%42
14th 511.90%42
15th24.76%42

Penang

There have been 18 women in the Penang State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 1th Penang State Legislative Assembly, there are 5 women in the 40 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidates for the Legislative Assembly were Ragayah Ariff and Kee Phaik Cheen, who were elected as the member for Sungai Acheh and Batu Uban respectively in 1986. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Penang State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
BN (UMNO)Ragayah Ariff Sungai Acheh 19861990Not Contested
BN (Gerakan)Kee Phaik Cheen Batu Uban 19862004Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rokiah Bee Hassan Telok Ayer Tawar 19901995Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Jahara Hamid Telok Ayer Tawar 19952018Not Contested
DAP Chong Eng Batu Lancang 19951999Defeated
BN (MCA)Tan Cheng Liang Jawi 19952008Defeated
BN (Gerakan)Ng Siew Lai Bukit Tengah 19992008Defeated
BN (UMNO)Siti Faridah Arshad Telok Bahang 20042008Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Zabariah Abdul Wahab Bertam 20082013Not Contested
DAP Ong Kok Fooi Berapit 20082018Not Contested
PKR Norlela Ariffin Penanti 20132023Not Contested
PH (PKR)
DAP Chong Eng Padang Lalang 20132023Not Contested
PH (DAP)
DAP Yap Soo Huey Pulau Tikus 20132018Not Contested
DAP Lim Siew Khim Sungai Pinang 2013Serving
PH (DAP)
BN (UMNO)Nor Hafizah Othman Permatang Berangan 20182023Defeated
PH (DAP)Heng Lee Lee Berapit 2018Serving
PH (DAP) Syerleena Abdul Rashid Seri Delima 20182023Not Contested
PH (DAP)Phee Syn Tze Sungai Puyu 2023Serving
PH (DAP)Connie Tan Hooi Peng Seri Delima 2018Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 00.00%24
2nd 00.00%24
3rd 00.00%24
4th 00.00%27
5th 00.00%27
6th 00.00%27
7th 26.06%33
8th 26.06%33
9th 412.12%33
10th 4 [1] 12.12%33
11th 4 [2] 10.00%40
12th 3 [3] 7.50%40
13th 6 [4] 15.00%40
14th 615.00%40
15th410.00%40

Perak

There have been 31 women in the Perak State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly, there are 12 women in the 59 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidates for the Legislative Assembly were Halimah Abdul Raof and Som Abdullah, who were elected as the member for Parit Buntar and Batak Rabit respectively in 1959. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
Alliance (UMNO)Halimah Abdul Raof Parit Buntar 19591974Not Contested
BN (UMNO)
Alliance (UMNO)Som Abdullah Batak Rabit 19591969Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Munah Lebai Rafar Chenderiang 19741978Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Mahwany @ Radziah Marahuddin Hutan Melintang 19741990Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rokiah Kayat Bota 19781986Not Contested
BN (MCA)Wu Lian Hwa Kuala Pari 19821986Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Zainab Ibrahim Belanja 19861995Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Mazidah Zakaria Sungai Rokam 19901995Transferred
Hulu Kinta 19952008Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Khamsiyah Yeop Kenering 19951999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Ainon Khariyah Mohd Abas Kampong Gajah 19992004Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Siti Salmah Mat Jusak Chenderoh 20042013Transferred
Lubok Merbau 20132018Not Contested
DAP Hee Yit Foong Jelapang 20042013Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Hamidah Osman Sungai Rapat 20042013Defeated
DAP Leong Mee Meng Jalong 20082013Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rusnah Kassim Hulu Kinta 20082013Transferred
Behrang 20132018Defeated
DAP Lim Pek Har Menglembu 20082018Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi Tualang Sekah 20082022Not Contested
PN (BERSATU)
BN (UMNO)Wan Norashikin Wan Noordin Kampong Gajah 20082013Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Salbiah Mohamed Temengor 2013Serving
PKR Chua Yee Ling Kuala Sapetang 20132018Defeated
DAP Wong May Ing Pantai Remis 2013Serving
PH (DAP)
BN (UMNO)Jamilah Zakaria Trong 20182022Defeated
PH (DAP)Jenny Choy Tsi Jen Canning 2018Serving
BN (UMNO)Wan Norashikin Wan Noordin Kampong Gajah 20182022Defeated
PH (PKR)Sandrea Ng Shy Ching Teja 2018Serving
PH (DAP)Thulsi Thivani Manogaran Buntong 2022Serving
PN (PAS)Najihatussalehah Ahmad Bota 2022Serving
PH (DAP)Bavani Veraiah @ Shasha Malim Nawar 2022Serving
PH (DAP)Angeline Koo Hai Yen Keranji 2022Serving
PH (PKR)Wong Chai Yi Simpang Pulai 2022Serving
PN (BERSATU)Norhaslinda Zakaria Pangkor 2022Serving
PH (PKR)Wasanthee Sinnasamy Hutan Melintang 2022Serving
BN (UMNO)Salina Samsudin Behrang 2022Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 25.00%40
2nd 25.00%40
3rd 12.50%40
4th 24.76%42
5th 24.76%42
6th 37.14%42
7th 24.35%46
8th 24.35%46
9th 23.85%52
10th 2 [1] 3.85%52
11th 4 [2] 6.78%59
12th 8 [3] 13.56%59
13th 7 [4] 11.86%59
14th 7 [5] 11.86%59
15th1220.34%59

Perlis

There have been 11 women in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 15th Perlis State Legislative Assembly, there are 3 women in the 15 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Ramlah @ Che Ah Long, who was elected as the member for Kayang in 1990. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
BN (UMNO)Ramlah @ Che Ah Long Kayang 19901999Not Contested
Simpang Empat
BN (UMNO)Sopiah Ahmad Bintong 19951999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Azihani Ali Sena 19992008Not Contested
BN (MCA)Oui Ah Lan @ Ng Ah Lan Indera Kayangan 20022008Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Asmaiza Ahmad Chuping 20132022Defeated
BN (UMNO)Rela Ahmad Bintong 20132018Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Siti Berenee Yahaya Mata Ayer 20182022Defeated
PH (PKR)Gan Ay Ling Indera Kayangan 2018Serving
BN (UMNO)Rozieana Ahmad Pauh 20182022Defeated
PN (PAS)Wan Badariyah Wan Saad Mata Ayer 2022Serving
PN (BERSATU)Marzita Mansor Sena 2022Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 00.00%12
2nd 00.00%12
3rd 00.00%12
4th 00.00%12
5th 00.00%12
6th 00.00%12
7th 00.00%14
8th 17.14%14
9th 213.33%15
10th 16.67%15
10th
(after 2002)
2 [6] 13.33%15
11th 2 [7] 13.33%15
12th 0 [4] 0.00%15
13th 2 [4] 13.33%15
14th 426.67%15
15th320.00%15

Timeline

Women in state legislative assemblies of Malaysia

Sarawak

There have been 15 women in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1867. In the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, there are 5 women in the 82 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1969. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Ajibah Abol, who was elected as the member for Semariang in 1971. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
Alliance (BUMIPUTERA)Ajibah Abol Semariang 19711976Died
BN (PBB)
BN (PBB)Hafsah Harun Semariang 19761979Transferred
Petra Jaya 19791987Not Contested
BN (PBB)Sharifah Mordiah Tuanku Fauzi Sebandi 19791983Not Contested
Petra Jaya 19871991Transferred
Pantai Damai 19912001Transferred
Samariang 20012006Not Contested
BN (PBB)Dona Babel Samariang 19962001Not Contested
BN (SUPP)Lily Yong Lee Lee Padungan 20012006Defeated
BN (PBB) Fatimah Abdullah Dalat 2001Serving
GPS (PBB)
BN (PBB)Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali Samariang 2006Serving
GPS (PBB)
DAP Violet Yong Wui Wui Pending 2006Serving
PH (DAP)
BN (PBB) Simoi Peri Lingga 20062021
GPS (PBB)
DAP Ting Tze Fui Meradong 20062016Defeated
BN (PBB) Rosey Yunus Bekenu 2006Serving
GPS (PBB)
DAP Christina Chiew Wang See Batu Kawah 20112016Defeated
DAP Irene Mary Chang Oi Ling Bukit Assek 20162021Defeated
PH (DAP)
BN (PBB) Jamilah Anu Tanjong Datu 20172021
GPS (PBB)
GPS (PBB)Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor Lingga 2021Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
8th 12.08%48
9th 24.17%48
10th 24.17%48
11th 12.08%48
12th 12.08%48
13th 11.79%56
14th 23.23%62
15th 3 [1] [2] 4.84%62
16th 6 [3] 8.45%71
17th 7 [8] 9.86%71
18th 67.32%82
18th (after 2017) 78.54%82
19th 56.10%82

Sabah

There have been 20 women in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1963. In the 15th Sabah State Legislative Assembly, there are 7 women in the 60 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1967. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Rahimah Stephens, who was elected as the member for Kiulu in 1976. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
BERJAYA Rahimah Stephens Kiulu 19761985Not Contested
BERJAYA Kolnah Sahih Kuala Kinabatangan 19811985Not Contested
USNO Azizah Mohd Dun Klias 19851986Not Contested
USNO Dayang Mahani Pengiran Ahmad Raffae Lumadan 19851999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)
PBS Ariah Tengku Ahmad Kawang 19861994Defeated
PBS Jamilah Sulaiman Sipitang 19901994Defeated
BN (UMNO)Sarinum Sadikun Lumadan 19992008Not Contested
BN (PBS)Jornah Mozihim Matunggong 20042013Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Jainab Ahmad Karambunai 20042018Defeated
BN (SAPP)Melanie Chia Chui Ket Luyang 20042013Not Contested
BN (PBS)Lasiah Baranting @ Anita Tandek 20082020Defeated
BN (UMNO) Azizah Mohd Dun Klias 20082013Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Hamisah Samad Tanjong Batu 20082020Not Contested
PBS Julita Mojungki Matunggong 2018Serving
GRS (PBS)
PH (PKR) Christina Liew Chin Jin Api-Api 2018Serving
DAP Janie Lasimbang Kapayan 2018Serving
PH (DAP)
WARISAN Jenifer Lasimbang Moyog 20182020Not Contested
WARISAN Manis Muka Mohd Darah Bugaya 20182020Death
WARISAN Norazlinah Arif Kunak 2018Serving
GRS (GAGASAN)
PN (STAR)Flovia Ng Tulid 2020Serving
GRS (STAR)
WARISAN Rina Jainal Kukusan 2020Serving
GRS (PHRS)

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
3rd 00.00%32
4th 00.00%32
5th 12.08%48
6th 12.08%48
7th 24.17%48
8th 24.17%48
9th 36.25%48
10th 12.08%48
11th 1 [1] 2.08%48
12th 4 [2] 6.67%60
13th 6 [3] 10.00%60
14th 3 [4] 5.00%60
15th 813.33%60
16th 79.58%73
16th (after 2022)68.22%73

Selangor

There have been 41 women in the Selangor State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 15th Selangor State Legislative Assembly, there are 5 women in the 56 member Legislative Assembly.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidates for the Legislative Assembly were Ganga Nayar and Salmah Mohd Salleh, who were elected as the member for Serendah and Semenyih respectively in 1971. Since then there have continuously been female members in the Assembly.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
Gerakan Ganga Nayar Serendah 19711974Not Contested
Alliance (UMNO)Salmah Mohd. Salleh Semenyih 19711978Not Contested
BN (UMNO)
BN (UMNO)Norsiah Abdul Rahim Jeram 19741982Not Contested
BN (UMNO) Zaleha Ismail Permatang 19781982Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Fatimah Suhaimi Banting 19821995Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rakibah Abdul Manap Hulu Kelang 19861990Not Contested
DAP Oon Hong Geok Taman Aman 19861995Transferred
Damansara Utama 19951999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Mesrah Selamat Jeram 19952004Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Rakibah Abdul Manap Gombak Setia 19951999Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Norkhaila Jamaluddin Taman Medan 19992004Not Contested
BN (MIC)Kamala Ganapathy Kota Raja 19992004Transferred
Seri Andalas 20042008Defeated
BN (MCA)Low Lee Leng Kajang 20042008Defeated
BN (UMNO) Seripah Noli Syed Hussin Seri Setia 20042008Defeated
BN (Gerakan)Yong Dai Ying Bukit Lanjan 20042008Defeated
BN (UMNO)Norliza Ahmad Selat Klang 20042008Defeated
PKR Gan Pei Nei Rawang 20082018Not Contested
DAP Lee Ying Ha Teratai 20082013Defeated
DAP Teresa Kok Suh Sim Kinrara 20082013Not Contested
DAP Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan Subang Jaya 20082018Not Contested
PKR Haniza Mohamed Talha Taman Medan 20082018Transferred
PH (PKR) Lembah Jaya 20182021Not Contested
PBM
PKR Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping Bukit Lanjan 20082023Not Contested
PH (PKR)
PKR Rodziah Ismail Batu Tiga 20082023Not Contested
PH (PKR)
PAS Halimah Ali Selat Klang 20082018Defeated
BN (UMNO) Rosni Sohar Hulu Bernam 20132023Not Contested
DAP Lee Kee Hiong Kuala Kubu Baharu 20132024Death
PH (DAP)
DAP Tiew Way Keng Teratai 20132018Not Contested
PAS Noor Hanim Ismail Seri Serdang 20132018Defeated
DAP Yeo Bee Yin Damansara Utama 20132018Not Contested
BN (UMNO)Halimaton Saadiah Bohan Kota Damansara 20132018Defeated
PKR Daroyah Alwi Sementa 20132023Not Contested
PH (PKR)
PBM
DAP Lai Nyuk Lan Sungai Pelek 20132018Not Contested
PKR Wan Azizah Wan Ismail Kajang 20142018Not Contested
PH (PKR)Rozana Zainal Abidin Permatang 20182023Not Contested
PH (PKR) Juwairiya Zulkifli Bukit Melawati 20182023Defeated
PH (AMANAH) Siti Mariah Mahmud Seri Serdang 20182023Not Contested
PH (DAP)Michelle Ng Mei Sze Subang Jaya 2018Serving
PH (DAP)Lim Yi Wei Kampung Tunku 2018Serving
PH (DAP)Jamaliah Jamaluddin Bandar Utama 2018Serving
PH (DAP)Wong Siew Ki Balakong 20182023Transferred
Seri Kembangan 2023Serving
PN (BERSATU)Nurul Syazwani Noh Permatang 2023Serving
PH (AMANAH)Anfal Saari Taman Templer 2023Serving
PH (PKR)Pua Pei Ling Bukit Lanjan 2023Serving
PH (AMANAH)Mariam Abdul Rashid Meru 2023Serving
PH (DAP) Pang Sock Tao Kuala Kubu Baharu 2024Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 00.00%28
2nd 00.00%28
3rd 27.14%28
4th 26.06%33
5th 26.06%33
6th 13.03%33
7th 37.14%42
8th 24.76%42
9th 36.25%48
10th 3 [1] 6.25%48
11th 5 [2] 8.93%56
12th 8 [3] 14.29%56
13th 14 [4] 25.00%56
13th
(after 2014)
1526.79%56
14th 1221.43%56
14th
(after 2018)
1323.21%56
15th916.07%56

Terengganu

There has been 2 women in the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 15th Terengganu State Legislative Assembly, there is a woman in the 32 member Legislative Assembly after 49 years.

Women have had the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates since 1959. The first successful female candidate for the Legislative Assembly was Teh Hassan, who was elected as the member for Chukai in 1971.

This is an incomplete list of women who have served as members of the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly, ordered by seniority. This list includes women who served in the past and who continue to serve in the present.

PartyNameConstituencyYear electedYear leftReason
Alliance (UMNO)Teh Hassan Chukai 19711974Not Contested
BN (UMNO)
PN (PAS)Zuraida Mohd Noor Ladang 2023Serving

Proportion

AssemblyNumber of
women members
Percentage of
women members
Total members
(including men)
1st 00.00%24
2nd 00.00%24
3rd 14.17%24
4th 00.00%28
5th 00.00%28
6th 00.00%28
7th 00.00%32
8th 00.00%32
9th 00.00%32
10th 0 [1] 0.00%32
11th 0 [2] 0.00%32
12th 0 [3] 0.00%32
13th 0 [4] 0.00%32
14th 00.00%32
15th13.13%32

Timeline

Women in state legislative assemblies of Malaysia

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