Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin has hailed the appointment of Hakimah Mohd Yusoff as the first woman head of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).

Zuraida, who is also the Council of Malaysian Women Political Leaders (Comwel) president, said the appointment showed women can lead on issues of religion, anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transexual (LBGT), and halal certification.

"Comwel congratulates Hakimah Mohd Yusoff for...