Women in state legislative assemblies of Malaysia
This article is an overview of representation of women in Malaysia's state legislative assemblies.
Johor[]
There have been 25 women in the Johor State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Johor State Legislative Assembly, there are 10 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance (UMNO) | Fatimah Abdul Majid | 1959 | 1964 | Not Contested | ||
| Alliance (UMNO) | Hasnah Ahmad | 1964 | 1974 | Transferred | ||
| BN (UMNO) | ||||||
| Tiram | 1974 | 1978 | Transferred | |||
| 1978 | 1982 | Not Contested | ||||
| Alliance (UMNO) | Zaharah Abdul Majid | 1969 | 1974 | Transferred | ||
| BN (UMNO) | ||||||
| 1974 | 1982 | Not Contested | ||||
| BN (UMNO) | Sabariah Ahmad | 1982 | 1986 | Transferred | ||
| 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 | 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 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Azizah Zakaria | Parit Raja | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
| DAP | Chew Peck Choo | Yong Peng | 2013 | Serving | ||
| DAP | Gan Peck Cheng | Penggaram | 2013 | Serving | ||
| DAP | Liow Cai Tung | Johor Jaya | 2013 | Serving | ||
| DAP | Wong Shu Qi | Senai | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
| PH (Amanah) | Nor Hayati Bachok | Maharani | 2018 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Norashidah Ramli | Parit Raja | 2018 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Alwiyah Talib | Endau | 2018 | Serving | ||
| PH (BERSATU) | ||||||
| BN (UMNO) | Rashidah Ismail | Pasir Raja | 2018 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain | Penawar | 2018 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 | 10 | 17.86% | 56 |
Kedah[]
There have been 16 women in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Kedah State Legislative Assembly, there are 5 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 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 | 1959 | 1964 | Transferred | ||
| 1964 | 1969 | Defeated | ||||
| Alliance (UMNO) | Sharimah Mahmud | 1964 | 1969 | Not Contested | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Azizah Taib | Kuala Nerang | 1978 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Fatimah Ismail | 1986 | 1995 | Transferred | ||
| Sungai Tiang | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |||
| BN (UMNO) | Rokiah Hashim | Tanjong Dawai | 1986 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Barishah @ Habshah Saad | 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 | Serving | ||
| PAS | Siti Aishah Ghazali | Merbau Pulas | 2008 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Kama Noriah Ibrahim | Pedu | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |
| BN (UMNO) | Norsabrina Mohd Noor | Bandar Baharu | 2013 | Serving | ||
| PH (Amanah) | Salmee Said | Kota Siputeh | 2018 | Serving | ||
| PH (BERSATU) | Halimaton Shaadiah Saad | Bukit Kayu Hitam | 2018 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Kelantan[]
There have been 7 women in the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Kelantan State Legislative Assembly, there are 2 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 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 | 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 | ||
| PAS | Wan Ubaidah Omar | Kijang | 2008 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
| PAS | Mumtaz Md Nawi | Demit | 2013 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Malacca[]
There have been 13 women in the Malacca State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the , 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 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 | 1974 | 1986 | Not Contested | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Jenah Sarip | Bukit Asahan | 1986 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Hazizah Mohd Sultan | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | ||
| DAP | Betty Chew Gek Cheng | 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 Abdul | 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 | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Tuminah Kadi @ Mohd Hasim | Pantai Kundor | 2021 | Serving | ||
| PH (DAP) | Leng Chau Yen | Bandar Hilir | 2021 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Negeri Sembilan[]
There have been 12 women in the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly, there are 2 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 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 | 1959 | 1969 | Not Contested | ||
| Alliance (UMNO) | Sapiah Talib | Johol | 1964 | 1974 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | ||||||
| BN (UMNO) | Khatimah Ibrahim | 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 | Serving | ||
| PH (DAP) | Nicole Tan Lee Koon | Bukit Kepayang | 2018 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Pahang[]
There have been 13 women in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Pahang State Legislative Assembly, there are 4 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 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 | 1959 | 1974 | Not Contested | ||
| BN (UMNO) | ||||||
| BN (UMNO) | Sariah Kamiso | Jengka | 1974 | 1982 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Shamsiah Abdul Hamid | 1974 | 1982 | Not Contested | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Kamariah Mat Noh | 1982 | 1990 | Not Contested | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Latifah Abdul Ghaffar | Beserah | 1982 | 1986 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Rahimah Mohammad Rawi | 1990 | 1995 | Not Contested | ||
| Tahan | 1995 | 1999 | Not Contested | |||
| BN (UMNO) | Maznah Mazlan | Muadzam Shah | 1995 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Rosni Zahari | 1999 | 2004 | Transferred | ||
| Kuala Sentul | 2004 | 2008 | Not Contested | |||
| BN (UMNO) | Shahaniza Shamsuddin | Kuala Sentul | 2008 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Nurhidayah Mohamad Shahaimi | Luit | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | |
| DAP | Kamache Doray Rajoo | Sabai | 2013 | Serving | ||
| PH (DAP) | ||||||
| DAP | Leong Yu Man | Triang | 2013 | Serving | ||
| PH (DAP) | ||||||
| PH (DAP) | Syefura Othman | Ketari | 2018 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 | 4 | 9.52% | 42 |
Penang[]
There have been 16 women in the Penang State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Penang State Legislative Assembly, there are 6 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 | Serving | ||
| PH (PKR) | ||||||
| DAP | Chong Eng | Padang Lalang | 2013 | Serving | ||
| 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 | Serving | ||
| PH (DAP) | Heng Lee Lee | Berapit | 2018 | Serving | ||
| PH (DAP) | Syerleena Abdul Rashid | Seri Delima | 2018 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Perak[]
There have been 23 women in the Perak State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Perak State Legislative Assembly, there are 7 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 and 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 | 1959 | 1974 | Not Contested | ||
| BN (UMNO) | ||||||
| Alliance (UMNO) | Som Abdullah | 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 | 1982 | 1986 | Not Contested | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Zainab Ibrahim | Belanja | 1986 | 1995 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Mazidah Zakaria | 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 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Wan Norashikin Wan Noordin | Kampong Gajah | 2008 | 2013 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Salbiah Mohamed | 2013 | Serving | |||
| PKR | Chua Yee Ling | 2013 | 2018 | Defeated | ||
| DAP | Wong May Ing | Pantai Remis | 2013 | Serving | ||
| PH (DAP) | ||||||
| BN (UMNO) | Jamilah Zakaria | Trong | 2018 | Serving | ||
| PH (DAP) | Jenny Choy Tsi Jen | Canning | 2018 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Wan Norashikin Wan Noordin | Kampong Gajah | 2018 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 | 6[5] | 10.17% | 59 |
Perlis[]
There have been 9 women in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Perlis State Legislative Assembly, there are 4 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 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Rela Ahmad | Bintong | 2013 | 2018 | Not Contested | |
| BN (UMNO) | Siti Berenee Yahaya | Mata Ayer | 2018 | Serving | ||
| PH (PKR) | Gan Ay Ling | Indera Kayangan | 2018 | Serving | ||
| BN (UMNO) | Rozieana Ahmad | Pauh | 2018 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Timeline[]
Sarawak[]
There have been 14 women in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1867. In the 18th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, there are 7 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 | |
| 1979 | 1987 | Not Contested | ||||
| BN (PBB) | Sharifah Mordiah Tuanku Fauzi | 1979 | 1983 | Not Contested | ||
| 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 | ||
| BN (PBB) | Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali | Samariang | 2006 | Serving | ||
| DAP | Violet Yong Wui Wui | Pending | 2006 | Serving | ||
| BN (PBB) | Simoi Peri | Lingga | 2006 | Serving | ||
| DAP | Ting Tze Fui | Meradong | 2006 | 2016 | Defeated | |
| BN (PBB) | Rosey Yunus | Bekenu | 2006 | Serving | ||
| DAP | Christina Chiew Wang See | Batu Kawah | 2011 | 2016 | Defeated | |
| DAP | Irene Mary Chang Oi Ling | Bukit Assek | 2016 | Serving | ||
| BN (PBB) | Jamilah Anu | Tanjong Datu | 2017 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Sabah[]
There have been 15 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 | 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 | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PN (STAR) | Flovia Ng | Tulid | 2020 | Serving | ||
| WARISAN | Rina Jainal | Kukusan | 2020 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Selangor[]
There have been 36 women in the Selangor State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Selangor State Legislative Assembly, there are 13 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 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 | 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 | Serving | |||
| PKR | Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping | Bukit Lanjan | 2008 | Serving | ||
| PH (PKR) | ||||||
| PKR | Rodziah Ismail | Batu Tiga | 2008 | Serving | ||
| PH (PKR) | ||||||
| PAS | Halimah Ali | Selat Klang | 2008 | 2018 | Defeated | |
| BN (UMNO) | Rosni Sohar | Hulu Bernam | 2013 | Serving | ||
| DAP | Lee Kee Hiong | Kuala Kubu Baharu | 2013 | Serving | ||
| 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 | Serving | ||
| PH (PKR) | ||||||
| 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 | Serving | ||
| PH (PKR) | Juwairiya Zulkifli | Bukit Melawati | 2018 | Serving | ||
| PH (Amanah) | Siti Mariah Mahmud | Seri Serdang | 2018 | Serving | ||
| 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 | Serving | ||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
Terengganu[]
There has been 1 woman in the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly since its establishment in 1959. In the 14th Terengganu State Legislative Assembly, there are no women in the 32 member Legislative Assembly but there one women was nominated directly not by election as member in 2018.
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 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 | 1971 | 1974 | Not Contested | ||
| BN (UMNO) | ||||||
Proportion[]
| 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 |
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