DPM Dr Wan Azizah makes historical leap for women
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The appointment of Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail as Malaysia's first female Deputy Prime Minister continues to receive support and recognition.
Wanita UMNO chief Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, in a statement today, congratulated Dr Wan Azizah, Parti Keadilan Rakrat (PKR) president, on her appointment as deputy prime minister, and said she was proud of her historical achievement.
"Although we have different political affiliation but as a mother and a female leader, I feel very proud of this historical achievement as a result of our efforts and the provisions of Allah.
"We are confident that Datin Seri (Dr Wan Azizah) will perform well and reunite all Malaysians. Wishing her all the best under the blessings of Allah," she said.
Dr Wan Azizah's appointment as deputy prime minister was announced by Pakatan Harapan's chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is also Malaysia's seventh Prime Minister as soon as the party was declared victory in the 14th general election on Thursday.
-- BERNAMA
