Women leaders slam PAS rep's 'sexist' cattle analogy
They lambasted Salman's statement as sexist, insulting to women, and reflective of backwards thinking that does not represent true Islamic teachings.
Deputy PKR Women chief Loh Ker Chean branded him as...
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