KUCHING: The Women’s Leadership Apprenticeship Programme (PERANTIS) 2025 is set to expand its reach to 5,000 participants, further advancing efforts to bridge the gender gap in leadership across various industries.
Announcing the application period from February 27 to March 26, 2025, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri reaffirmed her ministry’s commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs.
“This programme was designed to cultivate more competitive women leaders by providing training and hands-on exposure for those aspiring to leadership roles in different fields.
“Young women who join PERANTIS will have the opportunity to be mentored by experienced female leaders and build a professional network to support their leadership journey,” she said.
Her speech was delivered by Women’s Development Department Director General Hanani Sapit during the officiating ceremony of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference (WEC) 2025 at Dayak Chamber Tower yesterday (Feb 22).
Beyond PERANTIS, Nancy emphasised her ministry’s focus on enhancing financial literacy for women-led businesses and providing mentorship and leadership development initiatives through various policies.
She also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships between the government, NGOs, and the private sector to support women entrepreneurs while promoting inclusivity to ensure equal opportunities across all industries.
“True empowerment comes not only from providing resources but also from fostering a mindset of resilience, confidence, and leadership.
“Through collaborations with organisations like WESNA Kuching, we can build a stronger support system for women in business,” she added.
For the record, WEC 2025 was organised by WESNA Kuching to equip Dayak women with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to excel in entrepreneurship and become influential business leaders.
