Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Learn from COVID-19 lessons, says minister

DALAT: We should view the COVID-19 pandemic as a learning experience instead of just focusing on its negative aspects, according to the Minister of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Fatimah recalled that Sarawak began its journey towards the digital economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]

Sarawak athletes shine at 12th Asean Para Games

KUCHING: Sarawak athletes have made a significant contribution to the Malaysian contingent’s medal tally at the 12th Asean Para Games in Cambodia, securing 34 medals. They won 13 gold, 12 silver and nine bronze medals, making up 27.9 per cent of the total medals collected by the national contingent. Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and […]

Water supply to rural areas affected by drought

KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is prepared to send water to any areas affected by the current hot and dry weather. Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stressed that JKM are prepared to send as many mineral water bottles as needed to areas that depend only on […]

Chegu Aiman gadget expands with second branch

BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Chegu Aiman Gadget, a local mobile phone store, celebrated the opening of their second branch in Samarahan today (April 1). The opening ceremony was officiated by the Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. In congratulating the owner, Fatimah said, “Aiman Abdul Hamid is one of those […]

Ministry, press pixmen to hold iftar

KUCHING: Ministry for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KWPK) in collaboration with the Sarawak Press Photographers Association (SPPA) will organise an Iftar Ramadan with the homeless, urban poor, single mothers and orphans this coming April 14. Its minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the breaking of fast programme would be held at the […]

State to work with UNICEF on children’s rights

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KWPK) held a two-day technical meeting with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Malaysia to promote the rights and wellbeing of children in Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said her ministry is happy to collaborate with UNICEF to help in advocating the […]

An aged state by 2028

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & GOH PEI PEI KUCHING: Sarawak will be among the first state in Malaysia to have an ageing population, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development revealed that 15 per cent of Sarawak’s population will be aged 60 and above by the year […]

Body donates cash to Mukah fire victims

KUCHING: Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) donated RM1,000 to the Sungai Alor Mukah fire victims which left 12 homeless a few days ago. The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the family affected by the fire has also received assistance from various organisations. Fatimah said this when […]

Fatimah in S’pore for insights on geriatric care

SINGAPORE: A delegation led by Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah is in Singapore to gain insights on the latest intervention, new initiatives and updated policies for the elderly and the disadvantaged. With Sarawak reaching the status of an ageing region where 16 per cent of its total population […]

Over 38 pct dip in teen pregancy rate

KUCHING: Sarawak saw a 38.09 per cent dip in the percentage of teen pregnancy rate between 2016 and 2022. The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah noted that in the six-year period, the number has dropped from 2,481 cases to 1,536 cases. She asserted that in 2016, statistics showed […]