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Jun 04, 2020 1:22 AM

Fatimah: Taska, childcare centres expected to reopen on June 9

The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has finalised the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the opening of these centres. File PhotoKUCHING: Childcare centres or Taska registered with the Sarawak government are expected to open on

Jun 03, 2020 3:39 AM

Ministry mulls transit centres for homeless

Fatimah (centre) sitting down with a group of homeless individuals at Kuching Waterfront during her working visit.KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development is actively discussing the

Jun 03, 2020 2:07 AM

Kidney patients urged to apply for special aid

Fatimah (second left) presenting a mock cheque to kidney patient Muhd Nur-Afiq Rambli as a symbolic gesture. Looking on are Saadiah (left) and Dr Tan (right).KUCHING: Kidney patients are encouraged to apply for the special aid worth RM4.6mln

Jun 03, 2020 1:49 AM

Ministry to get SDMC’s nod to reopen childcare centres, nurseries

Dato Sri Fatimah AbdullahKUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development will be getting the endorsement from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on the re-opening of childcare centres and

Jun 03, 2020 1:30 AM

Fatimah: State govt anticipates increase in financial aid applications

Fatimah presents a mock cheque to a representative of the fire victims.KUCHING: The Sarawak government is anticipating an increase in applications for financial assistance due to Covid-19 outbreak andMovement Control Order (MCO), says Minister of

May 28, 2020 2:54 AM

Call your parents, children reminded

KUCHING: Do not forget to call your parents, Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah reminded children who are unable to return to their hometown for Hari Raya Aidilfitri due to the

May 28, 2020 2:46 AM

Drug abuse main cause

Datuk Seri Fatimah AbdullahKUCHING: Seventy-three percent of domestic violence cases reported during the movement control order (MCO) period in the state had resulted from drugs abuse.Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and

May 28, 2020 2:37 AM

Ministry fine-tuning long-term programme for homeless

Dato' Sri Fatimah AbdullahKUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development is fine-tuning a proposal on a long-term programme for the homeless in Sarawak.Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the

May 22, 2020 2:47 AM

‘Don’t bring children out during CMCO period’

Dato Sri Fatimah AbdullahKUCHING: Parents should refrain from bringing their young children out to public places during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development

May 22, 2020 2:27 AM

‘Henry Gurney inmates who did well in SPM an inspiration’

Fatimah poses with the Sarawak Prisons delegation led by Fathi (third left).KUCHING: The achievement of five inmates of Henry Gurney School in scoring 5As in last year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination should inspire and motivate their

May 22, 2020 2:18 AM

Special festive aid to be credited directly into recipients’ accounts

Fatimah (lef) handing over the aid to a recipient at the symbolic event.KUCHING: Recipients of Sarawak Welfare Department's 'Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya Aidilfitri-Gawai Dayak 2020' programme will get RM100 credited into their respective bank accounts

May 22, 2020 2:09 AM

Fatimah: Check details before submitting Kenyalang Gold Card applications

Fatimah (left) handing over the mock cheque for BIK assistance to Rizam (right). Also seen in the background is Sam Wong.KUCHING: Senior citizens applying for the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) and KGC Death Compassionate Assistance (BIK) are urged to

May 21, 2020 8:54 AM

520 receive wang zakat from Fatimah

Dato' Sri Fatimah AbdullahDALAT: A total of 520 needy persons in Dalat constituency received wang zakat from Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah on Thursday.Parti Pesaka

May 15, 2020 1:48 AM

‘10,500 food packs prepared for frontliners for Hari Raya, Gawai’

Abang Johari (on stage, front second right) in a photo call with Fatimah on his right, Dr Sim (right), Harden (left) and others during the presentation of the food packages. — Photo by Chimon UponKUCHING: The Sarawak government has prepared 10,500

May 15, 2020 1:01 AM

CM: Sarawak govt negotiating ‘new arrangement’ regarding petroleum resources

Abang Johari (centre) speaking to the press at Wisma Bapa Malaysia. Photo by Chimon UponKUCHING: A 'new arrangement' is in the midst of being worked out with regards to Sarawak's petroleum resources, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari

May 15, 2020 12:51 AM

Don’t use leeway on festive visits as licence to hold open house — Rosey

Rosey YunusMIRI: Assistant Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Rosey Yunus said the leeway of allowing not more than 20 visitors on the first day of festive celebrations should not be taken as a licence

May 13, 2020 1:04 AM

Fatimah gives nod to extension of appeal period for BPN

Dato Sri Fatimah AbdullahKUCHING: The Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development welcomes the federal government's announcement to extend the appeal period for Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) to May 31.“I

Jan 21, 2019 2:30 PM

This Sarawakian Entrepreneur Fashions Handicrafts For Social Change

Proof that artisanal crafts can speak volumes, unite communities and initiate social change, Sarawak-born entrepreneur Ranong Peru shares the story of her artisanal success, and how others are benefiting from her achievements.An ethnic Lun Bawang,

Jan 21, 2019 2:37 PM

State govt allocates RM500,000 to help women entrepreneurs

Fatimah (standing, second right) presents the mock cheque for RM150,000 to SFWI representative. Also seen is Rosey (standing, second left).KUCHING: The state government has allocated RM500,000 to be used as seed capital for start-up ventures run by

Jan 21, 2019 2:41 PM

Sarawak going all out to churn more young entrepreneurs

Assistant Minister of Entrepreneur and Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) Development, Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais launched the Gathering of Rising Entrepreneurs, Act Together (GREAT) 2018 entrepreneurship conference at the Borneo 744, KuchingKUCHING:

Jan 21, 2019 2:46 PM

Women entrepreneurship body gives lots of benefits

MINISTER of Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah (third right) officiating the 'Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment and Product Launching' witnessed by (from left) Datuk Abang Abdul

Jan 21, 2019 2:49 PM

New courses will help women participate in Sarawak’s digital economy, says state minister

Fatimah (centre) witnessing the exchange of documents between Noriah (second from left) and a training provider representative.Read more at

Jan 21, 2019 3:03 PM

THE LEADERSHIP MINDSET

by Bryan Goodwin | Featured Contributor Think of a great leader you have had the opportunity to be lead by. Do you know someone who didn't just lead they inspired greatness? We all know one person who is like that. You can't help but be drawn to

Jan 21, 2019 3:09 PM

WHY MILLENNIALS SHOULD START A SMALL BUSINESS IN 2019

I never imagined my career would lead me to become an entrepreneur. Prior to purchasing a small business in 2009, I was a lawyer. Had I not been presented with the opportunity to become a small business owner, I might still be in the legal

Jan 21, 2019 3:17 PM

THE SECRET TO SUCCEEDING IN BUSINESS? YOU ALREADY HAVE IT!

Source: Mountain KhakisThe glass ceiling might be shattered in places, but plenty of shards are still there. According to research from Carta, despite women founding roughly 13 percent of companies, they hold less than half that percentage in

Jan 21, 2019 3:20 PM

WHY BEING A ‘BAD MOM’ MAY MAKE YOU A BETTER PARENT

Source: 9GACI had it all planned. I was going to get everything about being a mom right. After all, I had degrees in child development and I was also willing to consult the experts to make sure I was providing the most perfect, appropriate,

Jan 22, 2019 8:10 AM

Social development must be given equal importance

Fatimah (seventh right) is seen with representatives of NGOs, government agencies and other dignitaries attending the Sarawak Welfare Department Strategic Plans for 2019 at a hotel in Kuching yesterday.KUCHING: Social development must be given equal

Jan 25, 2019 6:01 AM

Some 1,700 party members to attend GPS seminar

Dr Abdul Rahman (centre), Dr Hazlan (fouth right) and other members of the organising committee at the press conference.KUCHING: Some 1,700 party members are expected to attend the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Zone 1 Kuching seminar scheduled to be

Jan 25, 2019 6:06 AM

Rabies outbreak in Sarawak declared as Level 2 Disaster

The state has raised the disaster level of the rabies outbreak, which will lead to more public vaccinations and also the capture of strays.KUCHING: The rabies outbreak in Sarawak has been declared a Level II Disaster under the State Disaster

Jan 25, 2019 7:23 AM

Detailed study required for proposed curfew — Fatimah

Pui presents a memento to Fatima. Also seen are Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Lee Kim Shin and Assistant Minister of Women, Family and Childhood Development Rosey Yunus.MIRI: A detailed study is required before imposing a

Jan 29, 2019 7:05 AM

‘Ziarah Cakna programme not to burden teachers’

Sulaiman (seated fourth left) with education officers, teachers and others in aphoto call after the launching of the 2019 Ziarah Cakna programme at SMK Tun Abang Haji Openg yesterday.KUCHING: The 2019 Ziarah Cakna programme introduced by the

Feb 04, 2019 1:37 AM

Transforming Lives of the Department of Sarawak Women & Families (JWKS)

A total of 18 participants from the Department of Sarawak Women & Families attended a system training held and organised by SOCOE. The objective of the training was to transform and digitise the 18 women through compact and intensive training.The

Feb 16, 2019 7:58 AM

Child care centre supports parents

Juma'ani spends some time at the child care centre. MIRI: A child care centre providing support primarily for dual-career parents in the oil and gas industry was officially opened yesterday.Datin Patinggi Dato Juma'ani Tuanku Bujang, wife of the

Feb 16, 2019 8:14 AM

Society to hold Parkinson’s Run and Warrior Walk Feb 24

Volunteers and members of KPS at the launch of Parkinson's Run and Warrior Walk in November 2018. KUCHING: Kuching Parkinson's Society (KPS) is holding its first fundraiser, The Parkinson's Run and Warrior Walk 2019, on Feb 24 at Saradise, Taman

Feb 16, 2019 8:28 AM

Bid for longest Sape performance kicks off

Aisah (sixth right) and Zainal (seventh left) play the Sape to launch the attempt for the 'Longest Non- stop Sape Performance' while other guests look on.MIRI: It was a massive show of racial harmony and unity when an attempt to enter Malaysia Book

Feb 18, 2019 2:59 AM

Skin Care Billionaires Rodan And Fields Return To The Teen Acne Market

Dermatologists Katie Rodan (left) and Kathy Fields (right) COURTESY OF RODAN + FIELDSDermatologists Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields first became known more than two decades ago for creating the three-step acne treatment Proactiv, long popular with

Feb 19, 2019 1:44 AM

Sarawakian ex-detainees encouraged to take up skills training

Fatimah speaking to reporters at the opening of the Ranee Museum at the Old Court House this morningKUCHING: Sarawakians who were previously detained in Banteay MeanChey Provincial Prison, Cambodia many of whom are still in their youth, are