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Accepted the idea and spirit of
modernity but also became
catalysts for political change
against colonial rule
In 1971, Malay women set up Persatuan Kaum
Ibu Selangor (Kaum Ibu), in collaboration with
36 other organizations to form the core of
Malay UMNO Women
They also involved in the anti-Malayan Union
struggle caused men to rely on women to
make the number of demonstrations
Khatijah Sidek (leader of the Kaum Ibu) is a
larger female representative in UMNO and has
more women election candidates but because
of her firmness in promoting gender equality,
she was removed from UMNO. however, her
struggle shows a very strong spirit in fighting
for women's rights
