Zaleha Ismail
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Job / Known for: Minister of National Unity
Left traces: She was a pioneer of women's empowerment
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Date: 1936-05-18
Location: MY Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
Died
Date: 2020-11-14 (aged 84)
Resting place: MY
Death Cause: Health complications
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Zaleha Ismail was a Malaysian politician and one of the prominent women leaders in the country. She had a long and distinguished career in public service, starting from her involvement in radio broadcasting, education, and publishing. She joined the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in 1968 and rose to become a member of its Supreme Council. She was elected as a Member of Parliament for Tanjong Karang, Selayang, and Gombak constituencies in four consecutive terms from 1982 to 2004. She also served as a Parliamentary Secretary, a Deputy Minister, and a Minister in various portfolios, including Lands and Regional Development, Transport, and National Unity and Community Development. She was known for her friendly and approachable attitude, as well as her dedication to promoting social harmony, women's empowerment, and children's welfare. She was also active in various non-governmental organizations, such as the Malaysian Council for Child Welfare, the Women's Association of the ASEAN Association of Women, and the National Council of Women's Organizations. She held several leadership positions in these organizations, both at the national and regional levels. She was also the Chairperson of the Global Peace Foundation Malaysia and Spark Capital Development Berhad. She passed away on 14 November 2020 at the age of 84, after suffering from health complications. She was buried at the Taman Ibukota Muslim Cemetery in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. She was widely mourned and praised by her colleagues, friends, and admirers for her contributions to the nation and society.
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