What the Federal Territories Minister Is Planning for City Kids

Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan is a familiar face in Malaysian politics. Since 2025, she has been serving as the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of Federal Territories .

How it all started

Before she was a household name in politics, Hannah was a lawyer. She graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2001 . She officially entered the political scene in 2006 when she joined the Democratic Action Party (DAP) .

She quickly made a name for herself, becoming the Speaker of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly from 2013 to 2018. In doing so, she made history as the first woman—and the youngest person ever—to hold that role .

Her time in Youth and Sports

Many of us remember her recent stint as the Minister of Youth and Sports, a position she held from December 2022 until 2025 . During those three years, she spearheaded various programs aimed at empowering our youth and supporting the local sports scene before moving on to her current portfolio .

What she's doing now

In her current role overseeing the Federal Territories, Hannah is heavily involved in how our cities are run. She has been vocal about protecting Kuala Lumpur's green spaces and finding the right balance between building new developments and keeping the environment healthy .

On top of that, she is pushing for initiatives to improve the wellbeing of children in the city. By working with groups like UNICEF, she is ensuring that children's needs are actually considered when it comes to urban planning .