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<h2>Meet the three inspirational Malaysian women who prove that success has no expiration date!</h2>
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<p><p>Forbes&#8217; 50 over 50 list: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2024/01/16/50-over-50-asia-2024/?sh=74eef37b183a">2024 Asia List</a> shines a spotlight on 50 inspirational women across the Asia-Pacific region, all above the age of 50, to celebrate their myriad of achievements in fields such as fashion, film, law, politics, finance, and more.</p>
<p>This year&#8217;s list includes three Malaysian women, so let&#8217;s take a look at their amazing accomplishments.﻿</p>
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<h2>1. Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, 67 | Attorney &#038; Human Rights Advocate</h2>
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<p><p><b>Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan</b> is no stranger to this list, as she previously snagged a spot on last year&#8217;s <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://says.com/my/news/4-malaysian-women-grace-the-forbes-50-over-50-2023-asia-list">list</a>.</p>
<p>A prominent figure for women&#8217;s rights and judicial reform in Malaysia, Ambiga served as <b>the second female president of the Malaysian Bar Council</b>, where she played a pivotal role in organising the influential &#8220;March for Justice&#8221; and <b>chairing </b><i><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://says.com/my/news/bersih-2-0-demands-resignation-of-ec-commissioners-over-ge14-violations"><b>Bersih 2.0</b></a></i>, a movement advocating for free and fair elections.</p>
<p>As <b>a founding member of the Women&#8217;s Aid Organisation</b>, Ambiga is actively involved in promoting women&#8217;s rights. Her advocacy for women&#8217;s testimonies to hold equal weight in the <i>syariah</i> courts earned her the 2009 US International Women of Courage Award from then first lady Michelle Obama and US secretary of state Hillary Clinton.</p>
<p><b>She currently serves as the President of the Pure Life Society</b>, a charitable home which provides support for orphans and the underprivileged. Ambiga&#8217;s dedication to human rights and her influential leadership roles have earned her recognition and accolades, including the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor and the Gandhi Memorial Trust Public Service Award.</p>
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<h2>2. Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, 65 | Executive Director, APEC Secretariat</h2>
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<p><p>Recognised for her contributions to shaping trade and economic policies in Malaysia, <b>Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria</b> is currently the executive director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat. <b>She is the first woman to lead the 21-member inter-governmental economic advisory body.</b></p>
<p>Rebecca spent a decade shaping Malaysia&#8217;s contributions to the global economy, holding positions such as deputy secretary-general and later, secretary-general, and <b>lead trade negotiator at the International Trade and Industry Ministry</b>.</p>
<p>In addition to her regional engagements, Rebecca has <b>represented the Asia-Pacific region at the prestigious World Economic Forum</b>. Her expertise extends beyond the public sector, as evidenced by her prior role as a non-executive director for RHB Bank.</p>
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<h2>3. Tunku Mona Riza Tunku Khalid, 57 | Film Director-Founder, Current Pictures</h2>
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<p><p><b>Tunku Mona Riza Tunku Khalid </b>is a film director who received the Most Promising Director award for the film&nbsp;<i>Redha</i> at the Malaysia Film Festival in 2017. Inspired by a true story, the film highlights the struggles of raising an autistic child and <b>was selected as Malaysia&#8217;s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the </b><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://says.com/my/entertainment/oscars-2017-best-picture-mix-up"><b>89th Academy Awards</b></a><b>.</b></p>
<p>Tunku Mona Riza established her own production house, Current Pictures, in 1999. Her latest film, <b><i>Rain Town</i></b>, marks a significant milestone as <b>Malaysia&#8217;s first Chinese-language film directed by a Malay woman.</b> Premiering in February 2024, the movie was screened at last year’s Vancouver Asian Film Festival and the International Film Festival of India in Goa.</p>
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<h2>Our warmest congratulations to these three amazing individuals on their well-deserved recognition! Here&#8217;s hoping for more accomplished Malaysian women to be featured in the future!</h2>
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<p>You can check out the full list <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2024/01/16/50-over-50-asia-2024/?sh=74eef37b183a" title="Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2024/01/16/50-over-50-asia-2024/?sh=74eef37b183a">here</a>.</p>
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3 M'sian Women Celebrated For Their Accomplishments In Forbes' 2024 50 Over 50 List