The upcoming Sabah State elections will see 447 political candidates compete for 73 seats. Unfortunately, but perhaps unsurprisingly, less than 10% of those contesting are women. We discuss the importance of pushing for more female voices in politics. 

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The upcoming Sabah State elections will see 447 political candidates compete for 73 seats. Unfortunately, but perhaps unsurprisingly, less than 10% of those contesting are women. We discuss the importance of pushing for more female voices in politics.&nbsp;
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