OSEIC Sarawak set for statewide expansion
KUCHING: The One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) Sarawak will be expanded throughout the state in a significant effort to support children with special needs. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that this expansion is a crucial step in ensuring that children with developmental challenges receive timely support to maximise […]
Sarawak-KDN to meet monthly on citizenship issues
SIBU: A monthly meeting with a special committee to look into citizenship issues under the Home Ministry (KDN) will expedite Sarawak’s efforts to help undocumented individuals in applying for documents, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development said she called on Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail […]
Fatimah lauds new programme for children to integrate socially
KUCHING: The Young Athlete Programme is a transformative plan for children with disabilities to showcase their leadership and communication skills Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the programme allows interaction and communication among children with disabilities to show their abilities through games and sports. She cited that […]
64.4 pct of pregnant mothers are in late teens
KUCHING: From January to June this year, 64.4 per cent or 605 of the 940 teenage pregnancy cases reported in Sarawak involved young individuals, aged 18 to 19 years. Out of the total, 96 per cent, or 902 cases, involved those who were no longer in school when the pregnancy was reported. Minister of Women, […]
Underage driving case: Parents of boy urged to seek counselling
SIBU: Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, urged the parents of an underage boy who went viral for driving alone to seek counselling through autistic associations and parents support groups. She said autistic children often lack awareness of situations or actions that can be dangerous. “My experience with my […]
Fatimah tells Para Sukma 2024 athletes to aim for gold
KUCHING: Sarawak are aiming to be the overall champions for the 14th time at the 21st Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma), to be held from Sept 20 to 28. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the athletes have the chance of winning more gold medals since the Games […]
Para athletes to get daily allowances
KUCHING: Athletes in the 21st Para Malaysia Games (ParaSUKMA) will receive daily allowances during their non-training days. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that these allowances were designed to support athletes who may lack a permanent job and steady income. “This is why we prepared allowances for the athletes’ […]
Three haemodialysis machines received for kidney patients
MUKAH: A total of three haemodialysis machines costing RM123,450 were handed over to Mukah Hospital under the Kidney Patients Special Assistance (BKPBP) initiative, here, yesterday. Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was to help alleviate the burden of kidney patients in Sarawak who require such treatments. “This […]
Ministry supports kidney patients via fund allocations
LAWAS: The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is committed to consistently assisting kidney patients in need of hemodialysis treatment. Its minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that previously she presented a proposal to the cabinet for an allocation to support kidney patients in undergoing hemodialysis, as the costs of kidney dialysis […]
Rural folk to benefit from mainstream devt
DALAT: The State government will ensure that rural folks will not be left out from benefiting from the developments in their areas. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah pointed out that development projects such as roads would definitely ease communication in the rural areas. “There will be a road […]
