Padawan JCI to empower women with ‘Embrace Market’ event
KUCHING: The Padawan Chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI) is set to blaze a trail with the ‘Embrace Market’ this weekend, an event that not only celebrates International Women’s Day but also champions empowerment for women of all ages. According to a press statement yesterday (Mar 7), the dynamic initiative curated by organising chairwoman Martiana […]
Sunlight empowers underserved women
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunlight Malaysia has successfully graduated eight women from its inaugural ‘Tangan Tangan Terer’ program—a venture aimed at empowering women from underserved communities. The two-month intensive programme, organized in collaboration with Ibupreneur Malaysia, has equipped the graduates with essential entrepreneurial skills, propelling them towards their business aspirations. Nur Nadhirah, one of the top three […]
Bid to empower women against domestic violence
KUCHING: The ‘Semarak Skuad Waja’ programme aims to broaden the understanding and awareness of the squad in assisting communities of diverse ethnicity and backgrounds in Sarawak, particularly women. Federal Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this initiative is launched in line with the ministry’s agenda to empower women to be […]
Empower women through unity
SIMUNJAN: Local women’s associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been urged to collaborate closely to strengthen their impact on women’s empowerment, irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee emphasised the importance of unity among these organisations in hosting activities and meetings collectively. “As women in Simunjan, it’s crucial that we stand together […]
Carnival to enhance economies of single mums
KUCHING: Women must understand the importance of being involved in the economic, social and political sectors, said Toh Puan Hayati Ahmat. According to the Sarawak Single Mother Association’s (PITSA) Board of Trustees member, the organisation’s goal is to further empower women’s roles. “Therefore, the PITSA Open Day Carnival can undoubtedly assist the single mothers present […]
Efforts to empower women in Puncak Borneo intensified
PADAWAN: Efforts to amplify women’s socio-economic activities, particularly in the Puncak Borneo area, continue to be strengthened. As such, numerous initiatives have been carried out to enhance the abilities of women and thereby expand their economic opportunities. Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Willie Mongin lauded the initiatives and expressed optimism that other state […]
Federal govt urged to conduct more women development programmes
GEORGE TOWN: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development should hold more programmes highlighting women development and empowerment, said Penang state executive councillor Chong Eng. This would create more awareness on the problem of gender bias and domestic violence in the country and generate greater support for the victims of such cases, said Chong, […]
Francisca Luhong James: Miss Universe Malaysia 2020
On a mission to empower women, Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong James recently gave an insight on her latest responsibility under the pageant brand name and how joining pageantries has changed her as an individual. Giving back to the community Francisca Luhong James recently became the pride of Sarawak as she was crowned Miss […]
Take advantage of government facilities
TATAU: The women’s bureaus from longhouses in the Kakus area are urged to undertake a commodity planting project in groups. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said they need to see the huge potential offered by the agriculture and agro-based industries in an effort to […]
‘Women can no longer be spectators’
BINTULU: Dayak women in Kemena are advised to join Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) to strengthen the voice of Dayak women in the state. Kemena SIDS chairwoman Jenny Bangga said they need to be united if they want to empower Dayak women. “SIDS provides various platforms such as educational, leadership, economic and other opportunities to […]
