Rape joke no small matter; stern action must be taken
PUTRAJAYA: The act of a teacher accused of making jokes about rape during class cannot be dismissed as trivial and stern action should be taken against the teacher if the allegations are proven, said Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun. She said the matter was being taken seriously and […]
RM18.2 mln to assist women, disabled business operators
KUCHING: A sum of RM18.2 mln has been allocated by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) for programmes and assistance specifically for women and disabled business operators. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today stated that the ministry together with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) would work […]
Strengthening child protection systems
KUCHING: The proposed Social Work Profession Act will strengthen the country’s system to protect children from abuse, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said this when welcoming the announcement that the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) was in the final stage of drafting the […]
Ministry launches 2021-2025 strategic plan for women, family
PUTRAJAYA: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) today launched its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan which contains eight main thrusts including plans to empower women and strengthen the family institution. Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the other thrusts include plans to protect and develop children, improve and create a more conducive environment for […]
