WANITA Umno will develop a database system, dubbed Wanita CV Bank, that contains profile information, performance and qualifications of its members, to be used by the party leadership in selecting candidates for elections.

Its chief, Noraini Ahmad, who is also Parit Sulong MP, said the CV bank will be the source of reference for party leadership in choosing suitable Wanita Umno members for elections or to be appointed senators.

In a statement today, she said the matter was among the resolutions adopted by the Women Re-Energised Leadership Development Symposium themed “Mainstreaming Women’s Leadership” held from September 23-25.

Noraini said another resolution adopted was to push for 30% women participation in decision-making at all levels of party leadership as well as in Barisan Nasional component parties.

She said a women’s leadership academy will be established with professional modules that meet the current needs of the people and the country.

“This is to unearth potential candidates and competent women talent to be fielded as candidates in elections and appointed policymakers and leaders of GLC (government-linked companies) and GLIC (government-linked investment companies),” she said.

Noraini said a women’s leadership dashboard will also be developed to manage the development and education needs of female professionals of various races and age groups.

She said Wanita Umno also welcomed the decision made by the party’s Supreme Council on September 30, which agreed to field at least 30% of female candidates in the next general election. – Bernama, October 3, 2022.