Women lead local democracy in Penang

Anil NettoPublished: Sep 28, 2012 6:23 AM | Updated: Sep 28, 2012 6:32 AM

A unique electoral exercise in Penang, promoting participatory and gender-responsive decision-making at the grassroots level, may serve as a cue for the revival of local elections in Malaysia.

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