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 […]
Fatimah calls on women to keep working hard
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) women members have been urged to work hard and continue contributing to the progress of Sarawak. PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said commitment and the pace of hard work must be maintained, especially after winning the 12th state election. “We want our women to be synonymous with […]
Women, senior citizens can grow tech skills via courses
KUCHING: Online courses can help women and senior citizens keep up with the digital age. The Federation of Kuching and Samarahan Divisions Chinese Associations’ Women Section president Georgina Chong said it is important for them to know how to use modern technology. “As we are currently living with Covid-19, it is important for everyone to […]
Local don wins UN award
KUCHING: Associate Professor Dr Ida Fatimawati Adi Badiozaman from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne) has been selected as the winner of the United Nation (UN) Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards for the Community and Industry Engagement Category. Dr Ida, 41, briefly shared that she is the winner for the Malaysia region, while the […]
Women told to protect their homes
KUCHING: Women have been told that they must play active roles in their respective homes in handling the threat of Covid-19 to their families. Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said women must take charge to ensure that their households are well prepared to keep the disease […]
40 women empowered to earn more
DALAT: Some 40 women here received material grant worth RM5,000 each from the Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS). The aid was aimed at assisting them to generate more income. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the recipients were among 400 successful applicants statewide who had applied […]
Celebrating the women of Sarawak
KUCHING: An event called ‘Sarawakian Maidens, Culturally Beautiful — Photography Competition and Charity Dinner’ will be held to celebrate Sarawak’s multicultural women in conjunction with the 110th International Women’s Day. According to organising chairperson Liu Moi Kiaw, the charity dinner and competition finale will take place at 6.30pm on March 8 at SJK Chung Hua […]
