A Malay woman DAP state legislator is a veritable unicorn – until GE14 that is. Veritable unicorn: A Malay woman DAP state legislator like Syerleena is rare – until GE14 that is. This was just another milestone in a long career of defying stereotypes and challenging the status quo. In 2018, she made history as the DAP’s first state assemblywoman for Seri Delima. Nevertheless, Syerleena still hopes for a more inclusive Malaysia.

Source: The Star July 22, 2018 00:00 UTC