Ahli Parlimen wanita Asia turun Melaka lihat proses demokrasi PRN

On November 13, nearly 20 delegates from the Asian Women Parliamentarian Caucus (AWPC) journeyed to Melaka to observe the democratic election process of the PRN (People's Representation Committee) in Malaysia. The visit was part of the AWPC's 2026 Annual Meeting taking place in Kuala Lumpur from November 12 to 14.

Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, the Chairperson of the National Budget Sub-Committee (PAC), explained that the trip was designed to give a direct presentation to the international delegations about the process of democracy in Malaysia's elections. As a member of the Malaysian Parliament from Masjid Tanah, she stated that the visit to Melaka was intended to witness the democratic election process firsthand.

The AWPC delegation consists of female parliamentarians from various countries, including the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, Timor-Leste, and Maldives. Ermieyati mentioned that Malaysia was hosting the AWPC this time, and the event featured five forum sessions discussing various issues related to women and leadership.

The program also included a visit to the Malaysian Parliament on November 12, where the delegation had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Speaker Hamzah Zainuddin. They also attended a lunch break together with Speaker of the Dewan Negara.

Regarding the involvement of government representatives and opposition parties in the program, Ermieyati emphasized that it was a cross-party cooperation effort supported by the Malaysian Parliament. During the visit to Melaka, the delegation would be taken to several polling stations around the city, including a women's candidate location, to observe the election atmosphere and related operations.