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The Future Is Female: Tunku, In His Granddaughter’s Words

The Future Is Female: Tunku, In His Granddaughter’s Words

In 1957, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj declared Malaya free from British colonial rule. Six years later, in 1963, he stood once again at the heart of history, shaping the birth of a new nation: Malaysia. His love for the country was profound and unwavering, and in this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Tunku’s granddaughter, Datin Sri Sharifah Menyalara Hussein, affectionately known as Lara. She is the CEO and Founder of M+C Saatchi Malaysia, and a Trustee of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman.