Talking of Muslim reality, here's how businesswomen thrive in a Muslim country:
Malaysia: Walkabout Manager
She's one of Malaysia's top financiers and a loyal supporter of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. But Khatijah Ahmad still feels out of the loop. "It's a man's world," she laments. Males who have witnessed Khatijah, head of KAF Discounts, in action might find it hard to imagine her on the outer. "She's a commanding figure in the market," says Franklin Tan, research head at OCBC Securities. Some seem in awe of her. "She's more aggressive than the men," says a male analyst, who declines to be named. "Intimidating" is another comment. Some compare her with feisty trade minister Rafidah Aziz. Certainly, never before have aspiring Malaysian businesswomen had such a role model.
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