Every year, when we celebrate Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day, we reflect on the nation’s Founding Fathers. But what about its Founding Mothers? Many women also had a part to play in independence and nation building, yet their stories are often forgotten, their faces unknown.
To mark Malaysia Day this year, we decided to feature a selection of these women. While some are celebrated, others are unfamiliar. But these are all women who were influential in their time. They were trailblazers in education, politics and civil society in the 1950′s, 1960′s and 1970′s.