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First female CJ says gender immaterial when performing duties

Chief Justice Datuk Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya May 6, 2019. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Rather, the Kelantan native said the only pressure she would face is the one that comes with her job. “But the pressure is on the basis of my position, because definitely the position is a huge responsibility.

 

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