Singapore elections send more women to Parliament. Here are six to watch

A higher number of women will become lawmakers in Singapore after last week’s general elections, setting the stage for fresh perspectives on topics ranging from jobs and families to climate change in this trade-reliant nation that has slumped to a recession.With 27 female politicians voted in as members of parliament, an increase from 21 in the last polls in 2015, women will now account for 29 per cent of the 93 elected seats. Their entrance may herald a shift in the city state’s traditionally…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3093209/singapore-elections-send-more-women-parliament-here-are