HRES 174
109th Congress
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International Affairs
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East Asia
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Malaysia
Women
Women in government
Women's rights
Congratulating the people of Malaysia and honoring Datuk Siti Norma Binti Yaacob regarding her recent appointment as the first female Chief Judge of Malaya, Malaysia.
Introduced: March 17, 2005
Introduced by:
Meeks, Gregory W.
Democratic
· New York
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Became law
Apr 7, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Mar 17, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 17, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Congratulates the people of Malaysia and honors Datuk Siti Norma Yaacob on becoming the first female Chief Judge of Malaya.
Recognizes the important contribution Datuk Siti Norma Yaacob has made to Malaysia's judiciary system and to the advancement of women's rights in Malaysia.
Commends the Government of Malaysia for its effort to pursue the emancipation and empowerment of women and protect the rights of women in Malaysia.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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