Take up online business
KUCHING: Sarawakian youths should take up the challenge of doing online business in light of limited employment opportunities amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said employment in the government sector is also limited. “Therefore, youths are encouraged to generate their own income by doing […]
Help from other parties needed
KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry (KWKPK) will not be able to help everyone because of manpower and logistics constraints. “Therefore, we need help and cooperation from other parties such as non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or individuals,” said its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah during an interview with Borneo Channel portal […]
Ministry to review courses for disabled
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development will review the vocational skills courses offered to people with disabilities in the state. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the Samarahan Rehabilitation Centre in Kota Samarahan which provided training to such people was being upgraded. “Managed by the state Social Welfare […]
National unity blueprint key for post-Covid-19
KUCHING: The National Unity Action Plan (Blueprint) 2021-2030 is crucial in ensuring that Malaysia will be able to develop fast in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said without solidarity and unity among the people of various races and religions, the […]
Society proposes aid for cancer patients
KUCHING: Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness (Scan) is proposing the state government to provide financial aid for cancer patients. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the society must first come up with the proposal draft in accordance with the ministry’s standard operating procedure (SOP). “The […]
Sexual Harassment Bill long overdue
KUCHING: The passing of the Sexual Harassment Bill is crucial and long overdue, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister said that the Bill would help non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the public to address as well as prevent sexual harassment. She pointed out that the Bill would […]
2,437 early childhood institutions closed, 268 still operating
KUCHING: A total of 2,437 early childhood education institutions (IPAKKs) in Sarawak are temporarily closed in light of the Covid-19 situation in the state. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said of the total, 325 IPAKKs are in Sibu Division. “They were not allowed to operate throughout the […]
Food aid for villagers
KUCHING: Concerned for the welfare of villagers placed under lockdown, Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah recently distributed food aid to villagers of Kampung Sungai Ud and Kampung Sungai Ud Hilir in Dalat. She joined the Dalat District Office, Social Welfare Department, volunteers from her constituency service centre, and other frontliners to distribute the food […]
Residents under TMCO to receive food aid
DALAT: Kampung Sungai Ud and Kampung Sungai Ud Hilir which was recently placed under tightened movement control order (TMCO) will be receiving food aid today. Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the food supplies will be handed out today, operating from Dalat Community Hall. “2,714 residents from the affected two longhouses will receive food […]
Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia to defer loan repayments
KUCHING: Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) has agreed to defer the loan repayment for its borrowers, referred to as ‘Sahabat AIM’ especially those currently affected by the movement control order (MCO) and conditional movement control order (CMCO) in the state. The deferment with zero-interest is effective from Jan 20 until the MCO and CMCO in the […]
