Hannah Yeoh
Tables were turned during the most recent 14th General Elections. It gave the public hope, for even a potential female prime minister down the road. Hannah Yeoh, now a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Segambut constituency, had her political beginnings at the tender age of 29.
At 34, Hannah has already shown the nation what she’s made of: she became Malaysia’s first female speaker for the Selangor State Assembly, and she was the youngest one to do that as well. Now she’s 41, and currently the Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development.
“It takes a village,” was what Hannah said about being a part of the ministry. A great support system is key, be it from her spouse, family or colleagues, and that’s what kept her going for the past decade.
These days, she counts herself lucky to have even a Sunday to herself. A quick fiveminute nap is a luxury. She recalled her earlier days in politics, where she felt as though her youth was robbed; given to public service. "Back then I looked around and people my age were able to sleep in, or travel and I couldn’t,” she lamented.
However, her epiphany came in the form of parenthood. “I’m no longer living for myself. My sense of self-entitlement diminished. When I’m talking about politics, it’s no longer about my future; it’s my children’s,” Hannah divulged.
Each phase presents its own set of unique challenges. Now, being at the federal level means that she no longer champions only her constituency. When asked what her personal goal with her current role is, Hannah was clear and adamant.
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