Women get tested for HPV to stay healthy
KUCHING: As Sarawak is ramping up its effort to battle against cervical cancer, the KASIH Keluarga: Sarawak Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign has garnered overwhelming response, with more than 1,300 women registered to take the human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test. In a region where rate of cervical cancer is notably high, this campaign is a crucial […]
Govt targets 60 pct women’s participation in workforce by next year
DUNGUN: The government is targeting 60 per cent of women’s participation in the workforce in various sectors, by next year. Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said the present employment rate of women in the country is 55 per cent, which can be increased to 60 per cent with the government’s […]
Be aware of opportunities to venture into business, women told
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has called on women wanting to venture into business to know and study the various opportunities, potentials, programmes, and assistance available. He said government departments and agencies offered many programmes, including training and guidance as well as financial assistance. Uggah said this when officiating at a skill and entrepreneurship programme, […]
PCOS: The silent epidemic affecting women
BY SHAZA AL MUZAYEN KUALA LUMPUR: As she approached adolescence, Deena Marzuki noted strange changes happening in her body. The changes were not what a typical teenager would experience. She gained weight, felt bloated and was fatigued all the time. “I couldn’t understand why because I was very active in sports back then,” said Deena, […]
Not enough women in senior positions
By Soon Li Wei KUALA LUMPUR: The pandemic-prompted change in working practices has brought about only slight progress for women in senior positions at corporate organisations in Malaysia, according to a recent report. The Grant Thornton International Business Report: Women in Business 2023 states that only 40 percent of senior management positions in this country […]
What do women want in a man?
All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they’re not all the same. ― Marilyn Monroe, American actress ——————— Well, I cannot speak for all women but I do know that what I want in a man has evolved with my growing up. At different stages in my […]
Corporate sector told to achieve 30 pct target of women decision-makers
KUALA LUMPUR: Corporate companies have been urged to ensure that at least 30 per cent of their decision-makers are women as the percentage is still low compared to the public sector. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the percentage of women representation in decision-making positions in the public sector has […]
Dr Yii vows to push for elder care policy
KUCHING: DAP’s Bandar Kuching candidate Dr Kelvin Yii has pledged to push for an elder care policy in parliament in light of an ageing population. He said this would be one of the main policies he would be pushing for if Pakatan Harapan (PH) were to be given the mandate to rule at federal level. […]
Reptiles pay two women a surprise visit
MIRI: A python and a monitor lizard gave an unwanted surprise to two women at separate locations in the city here. Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lt (PA) Azuan Kamin said the first case happened at Jalan Tudan Kuala Baram on Yesterday (Oct 12). After receiving a distress call around 9.30pm, a team was […]
Theft lands woman behind bars
KUCHING: A woman was sentenced to seven months’ jail by the Magistrates’ Court here today after pleading guilty to theft. She stole a gold necklace and ring, a mobile phone and RM41 belonging to a man at a hotel in Jalan Ban Hock in January last year. Zalbia, 31, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah […]
