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Borneo Post
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- Borneo Post
KasihnITa launched in Sarawak to support single mums claiming child maintenance
Nancy (front, third right) officiates the launch of the 'Inspiring Impact Programme @ A Morning with PPWS' event. – Photo by Aileen Yap KUCHING (Aug 16): The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has launched its Kasih Ibu Tunggal (KasihnITa) programme in Sarawak, starting with Kuching, to assist single mothers in claiming court-ordered child maintenance. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the initiative is aimed at supporting single mothers in pursuing the legal process to claim child maintenance, especially in cases where former spouses fail to fulfil their obligations. 'Many single mothers are unaware of the proper channels to seek child support. With KasihnITa, we are providing guidance and support to help them claim their children's rights,' she said. She was speaking to reporters after officiating the 'Inspiring Impact Programme @ A Morning with PPWS' event organised by the Federation of Sarawak Women's Associations (PPWS) in collaboration with KPWKM at Wisma Sabati here today. Nancy said the KasihnITa programme is built around three main modules: legal literacy, financial management, and self-development, aimed at equipping single mothers with the tools to become more resilient and independent. 'The programme has already started in Kuala Lumpur and will be gradually introduced across the country. Our aim is to ensure single mothers everywhere can access justice and safeguard their children's welfare,' she added. Reflecting on her recent working visit to South Korea, Nancy shared her observations of successful practices that could be adopted in Malaysia, particularly the use of technology to empower women. 'We want more women in Malaysia to embrace technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, parents must supervise their children's use of gadgets to ensure AI is utilised positively. We cannot avoid the AI era, but we can learn and use it wisely to improve our quality of life,' she said. Also present at the event were National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) chairperson Dato Sri Rohani Abdul Karim; Women's Development Department director-general Hanani Sapit, who served as programme coordinator; and PPWS national chairperson Dato Norhayati Mohd Ismail. KasihnITa nancy shukri single mothers
Borneo Post
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- Health
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Nancy Shukri: Stronger reproductive health education needed to curb teenage pregnancies
Nancy speaks to the media after the launch of the 'Inspiring Impact Programme @ A Morning with PPWS' programme. – Photo by Aileen Yap KUCHING (Aug 16): The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is intensifying awareness and education efforts in response to a rise in teenage pregnancies among girls under 18 this year. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said teenage pregnancy is a national issue that requires a comprehensive approach, focusing on reproductive health education and parental involvement. 'We have a programme called 'Pekerti' (Reproductive and Social Health Education), which provides students and parents with essential knowledge about sexual and reproductive health,' she said. 'In 2020, we worked with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on a study that showed such education can reduce teenage pregnancies by up to 49 per cent, or about 1,800 births within five years.' She spoke to reporters after officiating the 'Inspiring Impact Programme @ A Morning with PPWS' programme, organised by the Federation of Sarawak Women's Associations (PPWS) in collaboration with KPWKM at Wisma Sabati here today. Nancy noted that while some teenage pregnancy cases are reported through the Ministry of Health, many may go unreported. 'That's why, as a ministry, we take a proactive approach. Every programme we organise with the community is done in collaboration with various agencies to educate parents and students, especially in schools, on reproductive health,' she said. She added that KPWKM has submitted proposals to the National Social Council to expand reproductive health education in schools, pointing out that current coverage remains limited. Nancy also emphasised the importance of family and community support in protecting teenagers from social risks. 'We continue to run programmes like KafeTEEN, which keep students positively engaged. This has long been a priority of mine, though at times we face financial constraints. 'Using my ministerial allocation, I've been able to support these efforts,' she said. Nancy further highlighted ongoing collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as PPWS and other relevant agencies to strengthen outreach and awareness campaigns. 'Addressing social challenges among teenagers requires a whole-of-nation and whole-of-community approach,' she said. nancy shukri sex education teen pregnancy
