20,000 silver barb babies released
MIRI: Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah this morning released 20,000 silver barb babies (Ikan Lampan) into the Niah River. The event was part of State-Level Women Day’s celebration to be held here on March 8. This year, Miri will host the celebration. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
Women have played a key role in government policies
BY NOOR EMMYWATIE KASIMAN KUCHING: The contribution of women in the field of research has influenced government policies and development programmes in Malaysia, especially in Sarawak, says an economist. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Professor Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said the role of women in scholarly writing showed that the contribution of this group was no […]
Books by women researchers launched
KUCHING: Fifty-one women writers cum researchers have highlighted their life’s journey and outstanding works in two series of Sarawak Women in Scholarly Writing. Minister for Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated the books would aid the government to tailor policies and programmes to meet the needs of the […]
Addressing issues through evidence-based researches
BY NUR HAZIRAH SHUKUR & NUR HUSNINA RAMLAN KUCHING: Evidence-based research works are very important in aiding the government chart policies and programmes to address specific issues and target groups. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said her ministry welcomed such efforts which would benefit the people at large. […]
March 8 set aside to celebrate women
MIRI: The annual Women’s Day celebrations in Sarawak will be held on March 8 this year, Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced here on Monday (Feb 7). It is a yearly programme organised by the Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS) and beginning this year, the celebration has been […]
Book launch part of 2021 Women’s Day celebrations
KUCHING: Two events will be held for Women’s Day by the Department of Women and Family Sarawak (JKWS). A launching ceremony of a book titled ‘Women in Scholarly Writing’ is set for Nov 20 while the Women’s Day celebration will be held on Nov 23, both at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, […]
Very few women in politics
KUCHING: The number of women involved in politics is still very low despite, says Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu Women vice-chief Datuk Sri Nancy Shukri. The Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture minister said women in politics, particularly in Sarawak, were very few although the percentage of those holding high posts had increased. “Women MPs and members […]
Live-streaming for Sarawak Women’s Day
KUCHING: Sarawak Women’s Day on Aug 29 will be live-streamed out of fear of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The theme of the celebration is “Sarawak Women in the Digital Era”, she said. “It is in line with state’s vision to digitalise Sarawak. […]
