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Women empowerment in Malaysia - statistics & facts

When Wan Azizah Wan Ismail was appointed deputy prime minister in 2018, she made history as the first woman to ever hold the second-highest position in the Malaysian government. Her term was cut short after 22 months in office due to political turmoil that resulted in the resignation of the former Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohammad.
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Published by Einar H. Dyvik, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

  • Labor force participation rate of women in Malaysia
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  • Labor force participation rate of women with tertiary education in Malaysia
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  • Average monthly salary of female employees in Malaysia
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