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Carnival to enhance economies of single mums

KUCHING: Women must understand the importance of being involved in the economic, social and political sectors, said Toh Puan Hayati Ahmat. According to the Sarawak Single Mother Association’s (PITSA) Board of Trustees member, the organisation’s goal is to further empower women’s roles. “Therefore, the PITSA Open Day Carnival can undoubtedly assist the single mothers present […]

Many single mums still unaware of association

SARATOK: Single mothers need to know the existence of a Sarawak Single Mothers Association (PITSA) so that they would not miss out on any programme or activity targeted for their welfare. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the government was always focused on empowering single mothers so that they could improve their socioeconomic wellbeing. “I believe […]

Single mothers receive food baskets

SARATOK: A total of 300 food baskets were distributed to members of the Kalaka Branch Single Mothers Association (Pitsa) by Kalaka assemblyman Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz recently. The donation was received by Pitsa Kalaka Branch chairperson Saadiah Harun. Councillor Dayang Rosnah Abang Drashid who represented Abdul Wahab at the handover ceremony hoped that the food […]

Food aid for 100 single mothers

KABONG: A total of 100 members from the Sarawak Single Mothers Association (Pitsa) Kabong branch recently received basic food necessities. Pitsa stated that this is the second time the contribution was channelled to its members since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) on May 29. Pitsa Saratok branch advisor and coordinator, councillor Dayang […]

10 single mothers attending tailoring course

BY IVY MARIA CHRISTOPHER BAU: A sewing course held by Mas Gading Community College (KKMG) attracted 10 single mothers from the Sarawak Single Mothers’ Association (Pitsa) Kampung Haji Baki branch last Thursday (Mar 25). The programme is one of the short courses offered this month by Pitsa’s Kampung Haji Baki Branch, Kuching under ‘Program Sepanjang […]

Taska Qaseh Laila moves to new building

KUCHING: Taska Qaseh Laila has moved to Banglo Bunga Ros in Jalan Bampfylde here. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg commended the Single Mothers Association or Persatuan Ibu Tunggal Sarawak (Pitsa) for its success in upgrading the previously-dilapidated bungalow and transforming it into the kindergarten’s new premises.  “Pitsa has managed to renovate the […]

Single Mothers Association selling pre-loved goods

By Aina Azizah Yeo & Nur Ashikin Louis KUCHING: Single Mothers Association or Persatuan Ibu Tunggal Sarawak (Pitsa) has officially opened its store at Level 1, Urban Transformation Centre Sarawak (UTC) here, yesterday. Named as Pitsa BaGUS (Barangan Guna Semula), the store sells pre-loved items such as coats, blouses, baju kurung, hijabs and fashionable outfits. […]