“For women to believe in themselves and to have that self worth – that’s a legacy. I think I’ve already done that with my two daughters. They’ve made their decision about their jobs, where they live, or if they want to get married.”

“When I began to recognise the root causes of inequality and discrimination, I set out to mobilise women nationally and internationally to move towards attaining that equality. There’s been many legal changes in Malaysia as part of the women’s movement here. I founded the IWRAW-Asia Pacific in 1993 that works with women’s groups from 140 countries through alternative reports that challenge and keep government women’s rights reports in check.”

“First, women must be aware of discrimination. Oftentimes, women with resources don’t see the discrimination that is happening to them in the private sphere. To be educated is for a woman to understand what discrimination is, how it affects them and how they can change their situation: without realising it, change in one person’s life has the power to bring about change to a whole community.” 

“Women are much more communicative. They express how they feel and in their ability to encourage the sharing of opinion and expression, they create a conducive environment for good management. Women know when to listen, cultivate self-expression and encourage communication.”