Angkatan Wanita Sedar

Angkatan Wanita Sedar was the first nationalist women's organisation in Malaysia. It was established in 1946 as women's wing of the Malay Nationalist Party. Aishah Ghani was the first president of AWAS. The organisation was also led by Shamsiah Fakeh. At its peak, AWAS had a membership of 2000 women. The group organised, held discussions and hosted Indonesian women visitors. AWAS members, led by Sakinah Junid, participated in a six-mile protest march against the British prohibition disallowing the use of motorised vehicles in processions.