Dalat gotong-royong gets positive reception
DALAT: The gotong-royong (cooperation) programme held at several locations here was well received by the community, leaders and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed her gratitude to them and also to the Forestry Department for providing free fruit seedlings to be planted around the Dalat Welfare Complex. “This shows that cooperation and […]
Community centre for special needs to be set up in Matang
KUCHING: A 29-acre site in Matang area has been identified for the establishment of Sarawak’s very own Special Needs Community Centre (SNCC). Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the state government had approved this project under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) with an allocation of RM55 million. “We have […]
Sarawak targets 60 gold medals for Para Sukma in October: Fatimah
KUCHING: Sarawak has set a target of scoring 60 gold medals at the Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA) 2022 which will take place in Kuala Lumpur in October. Of these, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there was a target of 26 gold medals for Para Athletics, Para Swimming […]
Emphasise to continue on education, economy
DALAT: Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah will continue the development agenda to improve education and the economy in her constituency. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister thanked voters and the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sub-branch committee for once again having trust and confidence in her by voting for her in the […]
Fruitful years for Dalat and Oya, thanks to Dalat incumbent
DALAT: The last five years has been fruitful for the district of Dalat and its Oya sub-district, with some major developments taking place and changing their landscapes. This was made possible due to good leadership coupled with close cooperation and support from the communities as well as the relevant agencies. Dalat now has a riverfront, […]
Hospital gets additional haemodialysis machine
DALAT: The district hospital here now has seven haemodialysis machines thanks to the Sarawak Ministry of Welfare which contributed one unit on Saturday (Oct 16). Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the additional facility would benefit more patients. She said the machine was one the six units […]
Make inbound travel to Sarawak easier
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has urged the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to make interstate inbound travel to Sarawak easier while ensuring the safety of the travellers and the people in the state. “I fully support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement on the lifting of the interstate travel ban. However, strict […]
Ministry aims to move forward based on five core aspects
KUCHING: In line with its aspiration of preserving a prosperous society and dignified existence, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry (KWKPK) aims to move forward based on five core aspects, including the post Covid-19 recovery plan. KWKPK Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said another key area of focus involved policies, facilities, […]
More women politicians in Sarawak, thanks to Taib
KUCHING: The Head of State Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud made many contributions to Sarawak when he was chief minister, said Minister of Welfare, Community, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Among them is the increase of women in politics,” she pointed out in a statement yesterday issued in conjunction with Taib’s […]
Vital to build resilience in children
KUCHING: It is vital to nurture resilience in children in tandem with the new normal which has been necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah explained that resilience would enable them to withstand adversity and bounce back and grow despite life’s downturn. “So, […]
