Sexism underpins attacks on Wan Azizah

comments     Jarni Blakkarly     Published     Updated

COMMENT Parties on both sides of the Malaysian political divide are drenched in nepotism. So, why are the on-going attacks on PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail still continuing?

In the crisis that has been unfolding in Selangor more than two months now, many have been quick to line up reasons why Wan Azizah is not fit to be the menteri besar of Selangor.

From the fact that she is Anwar Ibrahim’s wife, to competency, charisma, not being forward enough, abilities under-pressure, even down to the simple fact she is a woman, many have not held back the punches in their personal character attacks on Wan Azizah...

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