Nancy Shukri’s sister passes away
KUCHING: The Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, has expressed her deep sadness over the passing of her elder sister, saying, “Gone a dear and cherished sister.” Hajah Hairuni @ Jamilah Shukri, aged 70, breathed her last on Friday at 11.40 am at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). In a […]
Nancy Shukri’s experience key to role in cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri who was appointed as the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development has extensive experience in government administration. The appointment of the Santubong MP made her the longest-serving female Federal Minister from Sarawak starting from May 2013 as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department until April 2018. Nancy, 61, also […]
Welcome home, Nancy
We are an open and liberal state. Our Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has made sure female candidates who have always been there are retained in numbers. Otherwise, we would not see women representatives … — Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri She may be a three-term member of parliament (MP), but Datuk […]
Sarawak blessed with leaders that allowed women to play their part, says Nancy
By Gabriel Lihan & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Santubong Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has clarified that she has not encountered any sexist remarks about her involvement in politics. The caretaker Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said this was thanks to the pivotal role played by the Premier in supporting […]
Continue to focus on domestic tourism
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri hopes Budget 2023 will continue to focus on assisting the tourism industry players and to boost domestic tourism. She said the government could provide some grants to help the travel agencies, homestay operators, eco-tourism to improve their services or increase their products. “We hope by […]
Tourism ministry welcomes abolishment of traveller’s card requirement
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has welcomed the recent move by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to abolish the filling up of the traveller’s card in the MySejahtera app for people entering Malaysia. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the abolishment of the requirement, effective Aug 1, would see more tourist arrivals. […]
Malaysia on global front
KUCHING: Malaysia has been elected as a member of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the term from 2022 to 2026. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri shared Malaysia’s UNESCO involvement on the international front when officiating at theOpening ceremony of the ASEAN Sub-Committee […]
UNESCO position a boon for country
SADONG JAYA: Malaysia’s position as an elected member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has elevated the country to another level in the global scene. According to Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, it is an honour for the country to be elected as a member […]
Nancy leaves GE15 candidacy to GPS leadership
SIMUNJAN: Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is leaving it to the top leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to decide whether she should defend her seat in the 15th General Election (GE15). She said all candidates were subject to the decision of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is […]
Citrawarna expects RM200,000 for handcrafts sales
KUCHING: The four-day Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 is expected to achieve a total revenue of RM200,000 for handcrafts sales, with more than 50,000 visitors to the carnival. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said RM162,000 was collected from the handicrafts sales, on the first three days of the event. “For […]
