Zaleha binti Ismail was a Malaysian politician and among the women's leaders in Malaysia.
10 Facts About Zaleha Ismail
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Zaleha Ismail served as Minister of National Unity and Community Development from 1995 to 1999.
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Zaleha Ismail as well as Vice President of MUBARAK, was a former Malaysian MP and President of the Malaysian Council for Children Welfare, Women's Association of the ASEAN Association of Women, and President of the National Council of Women's Organizations.
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Zaleha Ismail was equally influential regionally and internationally, as she was elected President of the Association of Women's Organizations in 1986 until 1988.
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Zaleha Ismail was the Chairperson of the Population and Development Board Country Family in Malaysia.
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Zaleha Ismail was the Chairperson of Global Peace Foundation Malaysia and Spark Capital Development Berhad.
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Zaleha Ismail started contesting the 1978 general election for the Permatang seat of Selangor State Legislative Assembly.
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Zaleha Ismail was Member of Parliament for Tanjong Karang and Selayang afterward.
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Zaleha Ismail continued to be Deputy Transport Minister from 1987 to 1995 when she became a member of parliament for Gombak.
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Zaleha Ismail was awarded the Seri Mahkota Selangor Star, Bintang Kesatria Mangku Negara and Datuk Paduka Mahkota Selangor in 1979.