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Women represent nearly half of the population in Malaysia. Statistics issued by the Department of Statistics in 2018 showed that the population of men and women were 32.4 million which is 16.7 million are male and 15.7 million are female. Women should be given equal opportunity to pursue education. They represent an important human capital in a country. Nowadays, they’re involve in various sectors such as economy, politics and social activities. Islam has brought a change that puts women in a proper position. This article will discuss the Malay Women, their role and impact that can develop and make a difference to Muslim women in Malaysia. Perception and confidence in the low position of women has been eroded. Women's awareness of the importance of education has brought progress to them.
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To Cite this Article: Dahalan, N. N. N., Kadir, N. A. A., & Rahman, M. F. A. (2020). Role and Contribution of Malay Women’s in Malaysia: An Overview. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(6), 118–126.
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