Ministry wins Digital Government Services award
KUCHING: Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has won the Digital Government Services award (Gold) at this year’s London Design Awards in the United Kingdom for the iSarawakCare web application. Its minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah received the award from founder and chairman of BETTER FUTURE Mark Bergin Also present during the […]
Two mental aid training events held
KUCHING: The Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) has successfully launched two standard ‘Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training programmes. These are done with the goal of equipping a first aider with the knowledge to provide early intervention to a person experiencing mental health problems. According to a press release issued by MHAS yesterday, the […]
Community support centres for state’s major divisions
KUCHING: The Community Social Support Centre (CSSC) project will be implemented in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, Miri, Lawas, Mukah, Sri Aman and Kapit. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KWKPK) Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said Sarawak presently did not have an integrated referral, support, and social intervention centre to address the various social problems […]
Ministry, property developer ink MoA on community project
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KWKPK) and Elica Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) for the Community Social Support Centre (CSSC) Kuching project. KWKPK was represented by its permanent secretary, Datuk Rasidah Bolhassan, while Elica, by its managing director, Datuk Bobby Ting Sie Ching. Present to witness […]
Citizenship status: State to request MoE for children to attend school
KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry (KWKPK) will officially write to the Education Ministry (MoE) to request for children who are in the process of applying for citizenship to be allowed to go to school. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said they would provide evidence, such as a receipt […]
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, […]
Significant strides made in helping Sarawakians
KUCHING: Since its establishment on Sept 30, 2011, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry (KWKPK) has made significant strides in its efforts to ensure that the wellbeing and welfare of all Sarawakians are well taken care of. Over the decade, the ministry has successfully weathered challenges with the support of its […]
RM17.4 mln worth of food distributed as of July 18
KUCHING: Over 200,842 food baskets worth RM17.4 million have been distributed to households affected by the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) as of July 18. This was revealed by Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah on Monday (July 19). The food aid was distributed to 197,997 […]
RM5 mln grants for RTs statewide
KUCHING: Some 951 eligible Rukun Tetangga areas statewide will receive a grant of RM6,000 each. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this would bring the total amount to RM5,706,000. “This grant is given to achieve the Rukun Tetangga Community Leadership Strengthening Plan. “This plan aims to […]
Forestry delegates call on ministry’s permanent secretary
KUCHING: A delegation from the State Forestry Department led by its director yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) permanent secretary Dr Rashidah Bolhassan. The visit was done to promote and introduce the Forest Landscape Restoration Programme which is being implemented by the department. […]
