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DAP Fields Young Female Lawyer to Defend Mengkibol in Johor Election

The Democratic Action Party has announced 33-year-old lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its candidate for the Mengkibol seat in the forthcoming Johor state election, replacing incumbent Chew Chong Sin who is being groomed for parliament.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Penang PH Commits to More Women Candidates Despite Recruitment Hurdles

Penang Pakatan Harapan pledges to field more women candidates in upcoming state elections, though recruitment remains difficult. The party seeks to meet a 30 per cent women participation target in politics.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

DAP Fields Young Female Lawyer to Defend Mengkibol in Johor Election

Penang PH Commits to More Women Candidates Despite Recruitment Hurdles

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