Business capital assistance initiative pays dividends
MUKAH: A Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) initiative to assist women into the world of business has produced outstanding results. As much as 90 per cent of participants of the ‘Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM MyKasih Kapital’ have been earning a sustained income by operating businesses from home. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said under the […]
Number of male sexual harassment victims rising
Sexual harassment these days transcends gender boundaries, no longer confined solely to women as victims. In a recent startling revelation, the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) disclosed a surprising surge in reported cases of sexual harassment. What’s catching everyone off guard is the notable fact that a significant portion of these reports […]
Ministry to offer counselling to family of murder victim
ALOR SETAR: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) is ready to offer counselling to family members of a nurse, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Arau, Perlis last Saturday, including her two children aged eight and 10. Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said KPWKM through the Social Welfare Department […]
UiTM Sarawak explores collaboration with ministry
KUCHING: A delegation from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak branch has explored collaboration with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. It was among the issues raised during a courtesy call by UiTM to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri recently. The UiTM delegation was led by its campus rector, Professor […]
Stricter penalties for child abuse in upcoming Bill
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) is proposing stricter penalties for those involved in child abuse and sexual offences. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this proposal is part of the Malaysian Children’s Commission Bill which will be presented during the parliamentary session in October. “We’re seeing more cases of child […]
Nancy’s ministry sets up transit centre for young people
KUALA LUMPUR: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) is implementing a pilot project called Anjung Sinar, a transit centre for young people aged 18 and above who have been discharged from institutions under the Social Welfare Department and have no family or come from impoverished homes before they start work and a new life. […]
Ministry spends RM615,000 on food for flood victims
BUTTERWORTH: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has spent RM615,000 for the supply of food to be sent to states that are currently affected by floods. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the food aid is still in the process of being delivered, and it is hoped that it will be […]
Programme aims to help women generate income
KUCHING: The Keusahawanan Wanita Bangkit @KPWKM programmme which aims to help more women generate income through entrepreneurship, has benefited a total of 1,000 local women here. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the programme organised by her ministry aims to empower women across the country, especially those who have lost […]
Another Anjung Kasih in city
KUCHING: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) plans to set up another National Welfare Foundation (YKN) Anjung Kasih temporary accommodation facility here. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the Anjung Kasih at the Sarawak General Hospital was ageing and in need of more space, especially for individuals who reside far from the state […]
Women empowerment via Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM entrepreneurship programme
MIRI: Women across the country, particularly in Sarawak, are empowered by the Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM entrepreneurship programme from the federal Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM). Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the programme trained and assisted women, particularly those who have lost their income, are the primary breadwinners, or are single mothers, in starting […]
