This article is an overview of representation of women in Malaysia 's state legislative assemblies.
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
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Alliance (UMNO) | Fatimah Abdul Majid | Plentong | 1959 | 1964 | Not Contested | |
Alliance (UMNO) | Hasnah Ahmad | Plentong | 1964 | 1974 | Transferred | |
BN (UMNO) | ||||||
Tiram | 1974 | 1978 | Transferred | |||
Kota Tinggi | 1978 | 1982 | Not Contested | |||
Alliance (UMNO) | Zaharah Abdul Majid | Parit Jawa | 1969 | 1974 | Transferred | |
BN (UMNO) | ||||||
Sri Menanti | 1974 | 1982 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Sabariah Ahmad | Kesang | 1982 | 1986 | Transferred | |
Jorak | 1986 | 1999 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Khatijah Md Som | Pulai Sebatang | 1986 | 1990 | Transferred | |
Benut | 1990 | 1995 | Transferred | |||
Pulai Sebatang | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Atikah Abdullah | Sri Medan | 1990 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Halimah Mohamed Sadique | Gunung Lambak | 1995 | 2004 | Transferred | |
Pasir Raja | 2004 | 2008 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Jamilah Othman | Bukit Naning | 1999 | 2004 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Asiah Md Ariff | Sedili | 1999 | 2004 | Transferred | |
Johor Lama | 2004 | 2018 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Jamaliah @ Jamilah Endan | Kukup | 1999 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (MCA) | Lim Kee Moi | Yong Peng | 2004 | 2013 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Robia Kosai | Sungai Balang | 2004 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (MIC) | Murukasvary Thanarajan | Tenggaroh | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Hamimah Mansor | Penawar | 2008 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Norshida Ibrahim | Buloh Kasap | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Zaiton Ismail | Sungai Balang | 2013 | 2022 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Azizah Zakaria | Parit Raja | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Chew Peck Choo | Yong Peng | 2013 | 2022 | Retired | |
PH (DAP) | ||||||
DAP | Gan Peck Cheng | Penggaram | 2013 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | ||||||
DAP | Liow Cai Tung | Johor Jaya | 2013 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | ||||||
DAP | Wong Shu Qi | Senai | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
PH (AMANAH) | Nor Hayati Bachok | Maharani | 2018 | 2022 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Nor Rashidah Ramli | Parit Raja | 2018 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Alwiyah Talib | Endau | 2018 | Serving | ||
PH (BERSATU) | ||||||
PN (BERSATU) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Rashidah Ismail | Pasir Raja | 2018 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain | Penawar | 2018 | 2022 | Transferred | |
Mahkota | 2022 | 2024 | Death | |||
PH (DAP) | Ng Kor Sim | Jementah | 2022 | Serving | ||
BN (MIC) | Saraswathy Nallathanby | Kemelah | 2022 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Haslinda Salleh | Tenang | 2022 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Khairin Nisa Ismail | Serom | 2022 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Norlizah Noh | Johor Lama | 2022 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Fauziah Misri | Penawar | 2022 | Serving | ||
MUDA | Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz | Puteri Wangsa | 2022 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Marina Ibrahim | Skudai | 2022 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Hasrunizah Hassan | Pulai Sebatang | 2022 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 1 | 3.13% | 32 |
2nd | 1 | 3.13% | 32 |
3rd | 2 | 6.25% | 32 |
4th | 2 | 6.25% | 32 |
5th | 2 | 6.25% | 32 |
6th | 1 | 3.13% | 32 |
7th | 2 | 5.56% | 36 |
8th | 3 | 8.33% | 36 |
9th | 4 | 10.00% | 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 | 9 | 16.07% | 56 |
15th | 15 | 26.79% | 56 |
15th (after 2024) | 14 | 25.00% | 56 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alliance (UMNO) | Hamidah Omar | Sik-Gurun | 1959 | 1964 | Transferred | |
Pokok Sena | 1964 | 1969 | Defeated | |||
Alliance (UMNO) | Sharimah Mahmud | Sik-Gurun | 1964 | 1969 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Azizah Taib | Kuala Nerang | 1978 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Fatimah Ismail | Ayer Puteh | 1986 | 1995 | Transferred | |
Sungai Tiang | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Rokiah Hashim | Tanjong Dawai | 1986 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Barishah @ Habshah Saad | Tunjang | 1995 | 2004 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Che Pora Omar | Merbau Pulas | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Marlia Abd. Latiff | Merbau Pulas | 1999 | 2004 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Rosnah Abd. Majid | Tanjong Dawai | 1999 | 2004 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Khalidah Adibah Ayob | Bukit Kayu Hitam | 2004 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Suraya Yaacob | Sungai Tiang | 2004 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PAS | Siti Aishah Ghazali | Merbau Pulas | 2008 | Serving | ||
PN (PAS) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Kama Noriah Ibrahim | Pedu | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Norsabrina Mohd. Noor | Bandar Baharu | 2013 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (AMANAH) | Salmee Said | Kota Siputeh | 2018 | 2023 | Defeated | |
PH (BERSATU) | Halimaton Shaadiah Saad | Bukit Kayu Hitam | 2018 | Serving | ||
PN (BERSATU) | ||||||
PN (BERSATU) | Shamsilah Siru | Ayer Hangat | 2023 | Serving | ||
PN (PAS) | Mardhiyyah Johari | Pengkalan Kundor | 2023 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 1 | 4.17% | 24 |
2nd | 2 | 8.33% | 24 |
3rd | 0 | 0.00% | 24 |
4th | 0 | 0.00% | 26 |
5th | 1 | 3.85% | 26 |
6th | 1 | 3.85% | 26 |
7th | 2 | 7.14% | 28 |
8th | 2 | 7.14% | 28 |
9th | 3 | 8.33% | 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 | 5 | 13.89% | 36 |
15th | 4 | 11.11% | 36 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BN (UMNO) | Tengku Noor Asiah Tengku Ahmad | Sungei Pinang | 1982 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Zaleha Hussin | Salor | 1986 | 1990 | Defeated | |
S46 | Kelthum Ahmed | Temangan | 1990 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
S46 | Mek Som Mohamed | Mengkebang | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
PAS | Rohani Ibrahim | Tanjong Mas | 2004 | Serving | ||
PN (PAS) | ||||||
PAS | Wan Ubaidah Omar | Kijang | 2008 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
PAS | Mumtaz Md. Nawi | Demit | 2013 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PN (PAS) | ||||||
PH (AMANAH) | Hafidzah Mustakim | Kota Lama | 2023 | Serving | ||
PN (PAS) | Nor Ashilah Mohamed Zin | Limbongan | 2023 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 0 | 0.00% | 30 |
2nd | 0 | 0.00% | 30 |
3rd | 0 | 0.00% | 30 |
4th | 0 | 0.00% | 36 |
5th | 0 | 0.00% | 36 |
6th | 1 | 2.78% | 36 |
7th | 1 | 2.56% | 39 |
8th | 1 | 2.56% | 39 |
9th | 1 | 2.33% | 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 | 2 | 4.44% | 45 |
15th | 3 | 6.67% | 45 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BN (UMNO) | Fatimah Ahmad | Bukit Rambai | 1974 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Jenah Sarip | Bukit Asahan | 1986 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Hazizah Mohd Sultan | Tangga Batu | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Betty Chew Gek Cheng | Durian Daun | 1999 | 2004 | Transferred | |
Kota Laksamana | 2004 | 2013 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Ramlah Abas | Rim | 1999 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Latipah Omar | Taboh Naning | 2008 | 2021 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Norpipah Abdol | Rembia | 2008 | 2018 | Defeated | |
PH (PKR) | Ginie Lim Siew Lin | Machap Jaya | 2018 | 2021 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Kalsom Noordin | Pengkalan Batu | 2021 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Khaidiriah Abu Zahar | Rim | 2021 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Siti Faizah Abdul Azis | Sungai Rambai | 2021 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Leng Chau Yen | Bandar Hilir | 2021 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Tuminah Kadi @ Mohd Hasim | Pantai Kundor | 2021 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 0 | 0.00% | 20 |
2nd | 0 | 0.00% | 20 |
3rd | 0 | 0.00% | 20 |
4th | 1 | 5.00% | 20 |
5th | 1 | 5.00% | 20 |
6th | 1 | 5.00% | 20 |
7th | 1 | 5.00% | 20 |
8th | 1 | 5.00% | 20 |
9th | 1 | 4.00% | 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 | 2 | 7.14% | 28 |
15th | 5 | 17.86% | 28 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alliance (UMNO) | Siti Rahmah Kassim | Terentang | 1959 | 1969 | Not Contested | |
Alliance (UMNO) | Sapiah Talib | Johol | 1964 | 1974 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Khatimah Ibrahim | Pantai | 1974 | 1986 | Transferred | |
Ampangan | 1986 | 1990 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Tengku Kalsom Tengku Muda Chik | Pilah | 1974 | 1982 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Dermataksiah Abdul Jalil | Ampangan | 1990 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Napsiah Omar | Pilah | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
BN (MCA) | Yu Chok Tow | Mambau | 1999 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Norhayati Omar | Pilah | 1999 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Bibi Sharliza Mohd Khalid | Paroi | 2004 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Wong May May | Mambau | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Zainab Nasir | Gemas | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Norhayati Omar | Pilah | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |
DAP | Mary Josephine Pritam Singh | Rahang | 2013 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (DAP) | ||||||
PH (DAP) | Nicole Tan Lee Koon | Bukit Kepayang | 2018 | Serving | ||
PH (PKR) | Tengku Zamrah Tengku Sulaiman | Ampangan | 2023 | Serving | ||
PH (PKR) | Noorzunita Begum Abdullah | Pilah | 2023 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Bibi Sharliza Mohd Khalid | Juasseh | 2023 | Serving | ||
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 1 | 4.17% | 24 |
2nd | 2 | 8.33% | 24 |
3rd | 1 | 4.17% | 24 |
4th | 2 | 8.33% | 24 |
5th | 2 | 8.33% | 24 |
6th | 1 | 4.17% | 24 |
7th | 1 | 3.57% | 28 |
8th | 1 | 3.57% | 28 |
9th | 2 | 6.25% | 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 | 2 | 5.56% | 36 |
15th | 4 | 11.11% | 36 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alliance (UMNO) | Mahimon Harun | Telok Sisek | 1959 | 1974 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Sariah Kamiso | Jengka | 1974 | 1982 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Shamsiah Abdul Hamid | Bandar Pekan | 1974 | 1982 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Kamariah Mat Noh | Tembeling | 1982 | 1990 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Latifah Abdul Ghaffar | Beserah | 1982 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Rahimah Mohammad Rawi | Tembeling | 1990 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
Tahan | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Maznah Mazlan | Muadzam Shah | 1995 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Rosni Zahari | Hulu Jempol | 1999 | 2004 | Transferred | |
Kuala Sentul | 2004 | 2008 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Shahaniza Shamsuddin | Kuala Sentul | 2008 | 2022 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Nurhidayah Mohamad Shahaimi | Luit | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |
DAP | Kamache Doray Rajoo | Sabai | 2013 | 2022 | Defeated | |
PH (DAP) | ||||||
DAP | Leong Yu Man | Triang | 2013 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Samsiah Arshad | Bukit Ibam | 2018 | 2022 | Defeated | |
PH (DAP) | Young Syefura Othman | Ketari | 2018 | 2022 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Sabariah Saidan | Guai | 2022 | Serving | ||
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 1 | 4.17% | 24 |
2nd | 1 | 4.17% | 24 |
3rd | 1 | 4.17% | 24 |
4th | 2 | 6.25% | 32 |
5th | 2 | 6.25% | 32 |
6th | 2 | 6.25% | 32 |
7th | 1 | 3.03% | 33 |
8th | 1 | 3.03% | 33 |
9th | 2 | 5.26% | 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 | 5 | 11.90% | 42 |
15th | 2 | 4.76% | 42 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BN (UMNO) | Ragayah Ariff | Sungai Acheh | 1986 | 1990 | Not Contested | |
BN (Gerakan) | Kee Phaik Cheen | Batu Uban | 1986 | 2004 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Rokiah Bee Hassan | Telok Ayer Tawar | 1990 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Jahara Hamid | Telok Ayer Tawar | 1995 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Chong Eng | Batu Lancang | 1995 | 1999 | Defeated | |
BN (MCA) | Tan Cheng Liang | Jawi | 1995 | 2008 | Defeated | |
BN (Gerakan) | Ng Siew Lai | Bukit Tengah | 1999 | 2008 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Siti Faridah Arshad | Telok Bahang | 2004 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Zabariah Abdul Wahab | Bertam | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Ong Kok Fooi | Berapit | 2008 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
PKR | Norlela Ariffin | Penanti | 2013 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (PKR) | ||||||
DAP | Chong Eng | Padang Lalang | 2013 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (DAP) | ||||||
DAP | Yap Soo Huey | Pulau Tikus | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Lim Siew Khim | Sungai Pinang | 2013 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Nor Hafizah Othman | Permatang Berangan | 2018 | 2023 | Defeated | |
PH (DAP) | Heng Lee Lee | Berapit | 2018 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Syerleena Abdul Rashid | Seri Delima | 2018 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (DAP) | Phee Syn Tze | Sungai Puyu | 2023 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Connie Tan Hooi Peng | Seri Delima | 2018 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 0 | 0.00% | 24 |
2nd | 0 | 0.00% | 24 |
3rd | 0 | 0.00% | 24 |
4th | 0 | 0.00% | 27 |
5th | 0 | 0.00% | 27 |
6th | 0 | 0.00% | 27 |
7th | 2 | 6.06% | 33 |
8th | 2 | 6.06% | 33 |
9th | 4 | 12.12% | 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 | 6 | 15.00% | 40 |
15th | 4 | 10.00% | 40 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alliance (UMNO) | Halimah Abdul Raof | Parit Buntar | 1959 | 1974 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | ||||||
Alliance (UMNO) | Som Abdullah | Batak Rabit | 1959 | 1969 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Munah Lebai Rafar | Chenderiang | 1974 | 1978 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Mahwany @ Radziah Marahuddin | Hutan Melintang | 1974 | 1990 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Rokiah Kayat | Bota | 1978 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
BN (MCA) | Wu Lian Hwa | Kuala Pari | 1982 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Zainab Ibrahim | Belanja | 1986 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Mazidah Zakaria | Sungai Rokam | 1990 | 1995 | Transferred | |
Hulu Kinta | 1995 | 2008 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Khamsiyah Yeop | Kenering | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Ainon Khariyah Mohd Abas | Kampong Gajah | 1999 | 2004 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Siti Salmah Mat Jusak | Chenderoh | 2004 | 2013 | Transferred | |
Lubok Merbau | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |||
DAP | Hee Yit Foong | Jelapang | 2004 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Hamidah Osman | Sungai Rapat | 2004 | 2013 | Defeated | |
DAP | Leong Mee Meng | Jalong | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Rusnah Kassim | Hulu Kinta | 2008 | 2013 | Transferred | |
Behrang | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |||
DAP | Lim Pek Har | Menglembu | 2008 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi | Tualang Sekah | 2008 | 2022 | Not Contested | |
PN (BERSATU) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Wan Norashikin Wan Noordin | Kampong Gajah | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Salbiah Mohamed | Temengor | 2013 | Serving | ||
PKR | Chua Yee Ling | Kuala Sapetang | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |
DAP | Wong May Ing | Pantai Remis | 2013 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Jamilah Zakaria | Trong | 2018 | 2022 | Defeated | |
PH (DAP) | Jenny Choy Tsi Jen | Canning | 2018 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Wan Norashikin Wan Noordin | Kampong Gajah | 2018 | 2022 | Defeated | |
PH (PKR) | Sandrea Ng Shy Ching | Teja | 2018 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Thulsi Thivani Manogaran | Buntong | 2022 | Serving | ||
PN (PAS) | Najihatussalehah Ahmad | Bota | 2022 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Bavani Veraiah @ Shasha | Malim Nawar | 2022 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Angeline Koo Hai Yen | Keranji | 2022 | Serving | ||
PH (PKR) | Wong Chai Yi | Simpang Pulai | 2022 | Serving | ||
PN (BERSATU) | Norhaslinda Zakaria | Pangkor | 2022 | Serving | ||
PH (PKR) | Wasanthee Sinnasamy | Hutan Melintang | 2022 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Salina Samsudin | Behrang | 2022 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 2 | 5.00% | 40 |
2nd | 2 | 5.00% | 40 |
3rd | 1 | 2.50% | 40 |
4th | 2 | 4.76% | 42 |
5th | 2 | 4.76% | 42 |
6th | 3 | 7.14% | 42 |
7th | 2 | 4.35% | 46 |
8th | 2 | 4.35% | 46 |
9th | 2 | 3.85% | 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 |
15th | 12 | 20.34% | 59 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BN (UMNO) | Ramlah @ Che Ah Long | Kayang | 1990 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
Simpang Empat | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Sopiah Ahmad | Bintong | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Azihani Ali | Sena | 1999 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (MCA) | Oui Ah Lan @ Ng Ah Lan | Indera Kayangan | 2002 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Asmaiza Ahmad | Chuping | 2013 | 2022 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Rela Ahmad | Bintong | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Siti Berenee Yahaya | Mata Ayer | 2018 | 2022 | Defeated | |
PH (PKR) | Gan Ay Ling | Indera Kayangan | 2018 | Serving | ||
BN (UMNO) | Rozieana Ahmad | Pauh | 2018 | 2022 | Defeated | |
PN (PAS) | Wan Badariyah Wan Saad | Mata Ayer | 2022 | Serving | ||
PN (BERSATU) | Marzita Mansor | Sena | 2022 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 0 | 0.00% | 12 |
2nd | 0 | 0.00% | 12 |
3rd | 0 | 0.00% | 12 |
4th | 0 | 0.00% | 12 |
5th | 0 | 0.00% | 12 |
6th | 0 | 0.00% | 12 |
7th | 0 | 0.00% | 14 |
8th | 1 | 7.14% | 14 |
9th | 2 | 13.33% | 15 |
10th | 1 | 6.67% | 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 | 4 | 26.67% | 15 |
15th | 3 | 20.00% | 15 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alliance (BUMIPUTERA) | Ajibah Abol | Semariang | 1971 | 1976 | Died | |
BN (PBB) | ||||||
BN (PBB) | Hafsah Harun | Semariang | 1976 | 1979 | Transferred | |
Petra Jaya | 1979 | 1987 | Not Contested | |||
BN (PBB) | Sharifah Mordiah Tuanku Fauzi | Sebandi | 1979 | 1983 | Not Contested | |
Petra Jaya | 1987 | 1991 | Transferred | |||
Pantai Damai | 1991 | 2001 | Transferred | |||
Samariang | 2001 | 2006 | Not Contested | |||
BN (PBB) | Dona Babel | Samariang | 1996 | 2001 | Not Contested | |
BN (SUPP) | Lily Yong Lee Lee | Padungan | 2001 | 2006 | Defeated | |
BN (PBB) | Fatimah Abdullah | Dalat | 2001 | Serving | ||
GPS (PBB) | ||||||
BN (PBB) | Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali | Samariang | 2006 | Serving | ||
GPS (PBB) | ||||||
DAP | Violet Yong Wui Wui | Pending | 2006 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | ||||||
BN (PBB) | Simoi Peri | Lingga | 2006 | 2021 | ||
GPS (PBB) | ||||||
DAP | Ting Tze Fui | Meradong | 2006 | 2016 | Defeated | |
BN (PBB) | Rosey Yunus | Bekenu | 2006 | Serving | ||
GPS (PBB) | ||||||
DAP | Christina Chiew Wang See | Batu Kawah | 2011 | 2016 | Defeated | |
DAP | Irene Mary Chang Oi Ling | Bukit Assek | 2016 | 2021 | Defeated | |
PH (DAP) | ||||||
BN (PBB) | Jamilah Anu | Tanjong Datu | 2017 | 2021 | ||
GPS (PBB) | ||||||
GPS (PBB) | Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor | Lingga | 2021 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
8th | 1 | 2.08% | 48 |
9th | 2 | 4.17% | 48 |
10th | 2 | 4.17% | 48 |
11th | 1 | 2.08% | 48 |
12th | 1 | 2.08% | 48 |
13th | 1 | 1.79% | 56 |
14th | 2 | 3.23% | 62 |
15th | 3 [1] [2] | 4.84% | 62 |
16th | 6 [3] | 8.45% | 71 |
17th | 7 [8] | 9.86% | 71 |
18th | 6 | 7.32% | 82 |
18th (after 2017) | 7 | 8.54% | 82 |
19th | 5 | 6.10% | 82 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BERJAYA | Rahimah Stephens | Kiulu | 1976 | 1985 | Not Contested | |
BERJAYA | Kolnah Sahih | Kuala Kinabatangan | 1981 | 1985 | Not Contested | |
USNO | Azizah Mohd Dun | Klias | 1985 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
USNO | Dayang Mahani Pengiran Ahmad Raffae | Lumadan | 1985 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | ||||||
PBS | Ariah Tengku Ahmad | Kawang | 1986 | 1994 | Defeated | |
PBS | Jamilah Sulaiman | Sipitang | 1990 | 1994 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Sarinum Sadikun | Lumadan | 1999 | 2008 | Not Contested | |
BN (PBS) | Jornah Mozihim | Matunggong | 2004 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Jainab Ahmad | Karambunai | 2004 | 2018 | Defeated | |
BN (SAPP) | Melanie Chia Chui Ket | Luyang | 2004 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (PBS) | Lasiah Baranting @ Anita | Tandek | 2008 | 2020 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Azizah Mohd Dun | Klias | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Hamisah Samad | Tanjong Batu | 2008 | 2020 | Not Contested | |
PBS | Julita Mojungki | Matunggong | 2018 | Serving | ||
GRS (PBS) | ||||||
PH (PKR) | Christina Liew Chin Jin | Api-Api | 2018 | Serving | ||
DAP | Janie Lasimbang | Kapayan | 2018 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | ||||||
WARISAN | Jenifer Lasimbang | Moyog | 2018 | 2020 | Not Contested | |
WARISAN | Manis Muka Mohd Darah | Bugaya | 2018 | 2020 | Death | |
WARISAN | Norazlinah Arif | Kunak | 2018 | Serving | ||
GRS (GAGASAN) | ||||||
PN (STAR) | Flovia Ng | Tulid | 2020 | Serving | ||
GRS (STAR) | ||||||
WARISAN | Rina Jainal | Kukusan | 2020 | Serving | ||
GRS (PHRS) |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
3rd | 0 | 0.00% | 32 |
4th | 0 | 0.00% | 32 |
5th | 1 | 2.08% | 48 |
6th | 1 | 2.08% | 48 |
7th | 2 | 4.17% | 48 |
8th | 2 | 4.17% | 48 |
9th | 3 | 6.25% | 48 |
10th | 1 | 2.08% | 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 | 8 | 13.33% | 60 |
16th | 7 | 9.58% | 73 |
16th (after 2022) | 6 | 8.22% | 73 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerakan | Ganga Nayar | Serendah | 1971 | 1974 | Not Contested | |
Alliance (UMNO) | Salmah Mohd. Salleh | Semenyih | 1971 | 1978 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | ||||||
BN (UMNO) | Norsiah Abdul Rahim | Jeram | 1974 | 1982 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Zaleha Ismail | Permatang | 1978 | 1982 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Fatimah Suhaimi | Banting | 1982 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Rakibah Abdul Manap | Hulu Kelang | 1986 | 1990 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Oon Hong Geok | Taman Aman | 1986 | 1995 | Transferred | |
Damansara Utama | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |||
BN (UMNO) | Mesrah Selamat | Jeram | 1995 | 2004 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Rakibah Abdul Manap | Gombak Setia | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Norkhaila Jamaluddin | Taman Medan | 1999 | 2004 | Not Contested | |
BN (MIC) | Kamala Ganapathy | Kota Raja | 1999 | 2004 | Transferred | |
Seri Andalas | 2004 | 2008 | Defeated | |||
BN (MCA) | Low Lee Leng | Kajang | 2004 | 2008 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Seripah Noli Syed Hussin | Seri Setia | 2004 | 2008 | Defeated | |
BN (Gerakan) | Yong Dai Ying | Bukit Lanjan | 2004 | 2008 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Norliza Ahmad | Selat Klang | 2004 | 2008 | Defeated | |
PKR | Gan Pei Nei | Rawang | 2008 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Lee Ying Ha | Teratai | 2008 | 2013 | Defeated | |
DAP | Teresa Kok Suh Sim | Kinrara | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan | Subang Jaya | 2008 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
PKR | Haniza Mohamed Talha | Taman Medan | 2008 | 2018 | Transferred | |
PH (PKR) | Lembah Jaya | 2018 | 2021 | Not Contested | ||
PBM | ||||||
PKR | Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping | Bukit Lanjan | 2008 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (PKR) | ||||||
PKR | Rodziah Ismail | Batu Tiga | 2008 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (PKR) | ||||||
PAS | Halimah Ali | Selat Klang | 2008 | 2018 | Defeated | |
BN (UMNO) | Rosni Sohar | Hulu Bernam | 2013 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
DAP | Lee Kee Hiong | Kuala Kubu Baharu | 2013 | 2024 | Death | |
PH (DAP) | ||||||
DAP | Tiew Way Keng | Teratai | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
PAS | Noor Hanim Ismail | Seri Serdang | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |
DAP | Yeo Bee Yin | Damansara Utama | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | Halimaton Saadiah Bohan | Kota Damansara | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |
PKR | Daroyah Alwi | Sementa | 2013 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (PKR) | ||||||
PBM | ||||||
DAP | Lai Nyuk Lan | Sungai Pelek | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
PKR | Wan Azizah Wan Ismail | Kajang | 2014 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
PH (PKR) | Rozana Zainal Abidin | Permatang | 2018 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (PKR) | Juwairiya Zulkifli | Bukit Melawati | 2018 | 2023 | Defeated | |
PH (AMANAH) | Siti Mariah Mahmud | Seri Serdang | 2018 | 2023 | Not Contested | |
PH (DAP) | Michelle Ng Mei Sze | Subang Jaya | 2018 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Lim Yi Wei | Kampung Tunku | 2018 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Jamaliah Jamaluddin | Bandar Utama | 2018 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Wong Siew Ki | Balakong | 2018 | 2023 | Transferred | |
Seri Kembangan | 2023 | Serving | ||||
PN (BERSATU) | Nurul Syazwani Noh | Permatang | 2023 | Serving | ||
PH (AMANAH) | Anfal Saari | Taman Templer | 2023 | Serving | ||
PH (PKR) | Pua Pei Ling | Bukit Lanjan | 2023 | Serving | ||
PH (AMANAH) | Mariam Abdul Rashid | Meru | 2023 | Serving | ||
PH (DAP) | Pang Sock Tao | Kuala Kubu Baharu | 2024 | Serving | ||
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 0 | 0.00% | 28 |
2nd | 0 | 0.00% | 28 |
3rd | 2 | 7.14% | 28 |
4th | 2 | 6.06% | 33 |
5th | 2 | 6.06% | 33 |
6th | 1 | 3.03% | 33 |
7th | 3 | 7.14% | 42 |
8th | 2 | 4.76% | 42 |
9th | 3 | 6.25% | 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) | 15 | 26.79% | 56 |
14th | 12 | 21.43% | 56 |
14th (after 2018) | 13 | 23.21% | 56 |
15th | 9 | 16.07% | 56 |
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.
Party | Name | Constituency | Year elected | Year left | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alliance (UMNO) | Teh Hassan | Chukai | 1971 | 1974 | Not Contested | |
BN (UMNO) | ||||||
PN (PAS) | Zuraida Mohd Noor | Ladang | 2023 | Serving |
Assembly | Number of women members | Percentage of women members | Total members (including men) |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 0 | 0.00% | 24 |
2nd | 0 | 0.00% | 24 |
3rd | 1 | 4.17% | 24 |
4th | 0 | 0.00% | 28 |
5th | 0 | 0.00% | 28 |
6th | 0 | 0.00% | 28 |
7th | 0 | 0.00% | 32 |
8th | 0 | 0.00% | 32 |
9th | 0 | 0.00% | 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 32 |
15th | 1 | 3.13% | 32 |
A state legislative assembly is the legislative branch of the state governments in each of the 13 Malaysian states. Members of a state legislative assembly comprises elected representatives from single-member constituencies during state elections through the first-past-the-post system.
This is a list of the members of the Dewan Rakyat of the First Parliament of the Federation of Malaya, elected in 1959.
This is a list of the members of the Dewan Rakyat of the 2nd Parliament of Malaysia, elected in 1964.
This is a list of the members of the Dewan Rakyat of the 3rd Parliament of Malaysia, elected in 1969. From 1969 to 1971, the National Operations Council governed the country in lieu of the elected government. In 1971, the NOC was dissolved with the restoration of Third Parliament of Malaysia.
This is a list of the members of the Dewan Rakyat of the 4th Parliament of Malaysia, elected in 1974.
This is a list of the members of the Dewan Rakyat of the 5th Parliament of Malaysia, elected in 1978.
This is a list of the members of the Dewan Rakyat of the 6th Parliament of Malaysia, elected in 1982.
This is a list of the members of the Dewan Rakyat of the 7th Parliament of Malaysia, elected in 1986.
This is a list of the members of the Dewan Rakyat of the 8th Parliament of Malaysia, elected in 1990.
State assembly elections were held in Malaysia on 10 May 1969, alongside general elections.
State assembly elections were held in Malaysia on 25 April 1964 in all states except Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore.