Perseverance in face of adversity

People with disabilities often get more attention than others in whatever they do. Sheila Lonia Captin, a person with a physical disability, acknowledged this and said the medical team that attended to her had little faith in her ability to give birth normally. However, this mother’s strong willpower has proved that anyone, healthy or disabled, can accomplish […]

Why young mums discard babies?

KUCHING: Stigma from society regarding unwed mothers and lack of emotional support from family members are some of the reasons that lead to single or young mothers abandoning their babies. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said teenagers were often afraid or ashamed to tell anyone of their […]