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Daily Express
12-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Empowering women to continue: Nancy
Published on: Monday, May 12, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 12, 2025 By: Noor Zafira Zayn Text Size: Toh Puan Faridah (centre) performing the symbolic launch of the 2025 National Mother's Day celebration with Juwairiya (left), Flovia (third left), Nancy (fourth left and Julaih. Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysian government is committed to empowering women, particularly mothers, across all layers of society, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Speaking at the National Mother's Day Celebration held here on Sunday, Nancy highlighted several ongoing efforts, including the launch of the National Women's Policy 2025–2030, themed 'Uplifting Women, Strengthening the Nation.' 'This year, we've introduced key programmes aimed at supporting women and mothers, including the Single Mother's Care Programme (PROKIT), Single Mother Skills Incubator (IKIT), Mamacare, Wanita Bangkit Programme, 2 Years Exit Programme, Gig@bit, and Volvo Iron Women,' she said. She explained that these initiatives are designed to provide single and unemployed mothers with access to skills training and employment opportunities. 'In terms of health and well-being, the Ministry through the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) offers a variety of services including parenting education, counselling and mental wellness programmes, as well as women's health screenings such as HPV DNA tests and mammogram subsidies,' she added. Nancy also noted that many mothers, especially young mothers under the age of 34, face invisible challenges. 'One-third of women in Malaysia fall into this group. These young mothers have great potential but need holistic support from all quarters. 'A survey held in conjunction with last year's Mother's Day revealed that nine out of ten mothers find motherhood more challenging today due to rising living costs, work-family pressures, financial strain, limited personal time, and the burden of educating their children,' she said. She added that the Malaysian Family Well-being Index 2022 found that modern families are increasingly digitally literate, which requires mothers to be more mindful in guiding their children's use of technology. 'I believe many mothers present here today live through extremely demanding routines: waking up early, working tirelessly, and going to bed late, all to ensure their family's needs are met. 'May all mothers be blessed with strength, health, and happiness in return for their unmatched love and sacrifices,' she said. Present was wife of the Sabah Head of State, Toh Puan Datin Seri Datuk Faridah Tussin, and the wife of the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datin Seri Datuk Juliah Salag. The 2025 National Mother's Day celebration carried the theme 'A Mother's Loving Touch,' recognising mothers as the foundation of nurturing families. Two special recognitions were awarded at the event: the Inspirational Mother Award, presented to Kasmirah Jaafar, a single mother of five and the Iconic Young Mother Award, went to Dayang Nabellah Awang Astillah, a single mother of two. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
11-05-2025
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- The Sun
Mothers carry heavy load to ensure children's success
KOTA KINABALU: Mothers today carry an increasingly heavy burden to ensure their children's success amid daily pressures and the rising cost of living. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said young mothers today must deal with work and family pressures, financial constraints, a lack of personal time, and the burden of responsibility for their children's education. 'Mothers must also be more cautious and balanced, especially when guiding their children on the use of technology,' she reminded in a statement issued today in conjunction with the national-level Mother's Day Celebration for 2025. Nancy said in light of the current challenges, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has introduced the National Women's Policy 2025-2030, themed 'Empowering Women, Strengthening the Nation', to support women and mothers across all segments of society in the country. She said the policy outlines various initiatives, such as the Kasih Ibu Tunggal programme, a skills incubator for single mothers, MamaCare, the Wanita Bangkit programme, the Two Years Exit programme, Gig@bit, and Volvo Iron Women. Earlier, Nancy attended the 2025 national-level Mother's Day Celebration, themed 'Sentuhan Kasih Ibu', held at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. The event, organised by KPWKM through the National Population and Family Development Board, was officiated by the wife of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin. The Sabah Chief Minister's wife, Datin Seri Juliah Salag, also attended the event. According to the statement, the 2025 'Anugerah Ibu Inspirasi' (Inspirational Mother Award) was presented to Kasmirah Jaafar, a seamstress from Bekok, Johor, but has spent over half of her life in Sabah. The award recognises Kasmirah's struggles and sacrifices as a single mother raising five children who became teachers, doctors, and engineers. This year's Mother's Day celebration also introduced the 'Ikon Ibu Muda' (Young Mother Icon) award, which was presented to celebrity Bella Astillah, whose real name is Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah. The award honours the 'Bella Spirit', recognising the young mother's resilience in using her talents to rise above a challenging past and raise her children with love and care.
The Star
11-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Mothers carry heavy load to ensure children's success, says Nancy Shukri
KOTA KINABALU: Mothers today carry an increasingly heavy burden to ensure their children's success amid daily pressures and the rising cost of living, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said young mothers today must deal with work and family pressures, financial constraints, a lack of personal time, and the burden of responsibility for their children's education. ALSO READ: Women need to be wary of digital scams in AI era, says Nancy "Mothers must also be more cautious and balanced, especially when guiding their children on the use of technology," she reminded in a statement issued on Sunday (May 11) in conjunction with the national-level Mother's Day Celebration for 2025. Nancy said in light of the current challenges, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has introduced the National Women's Policy 2025-2030, themed "Empowering Women, Strengthening the Nation", to support women and mothers across all segments of society in the country. ALSO READ: Mother - the main pillar shaping a moral and knowledgeable generation, says Anwar She said the policy outlines various initiatives, such as the Kasih Ibu Tunggal programme, a skills incubator for single mothers, MamaCare, the Wanita Bangkit programme, the Two Years Exit programme, Gig@bit, and Volvo Iron Women. Earlier, Nancy attended the 2025 national-level Mother's Day Celebration, themed "Sentuhan Kasih Ibu", held at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. The event, organised by the ministry through the National Population and Family Development Board, was officiated by the wife of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin. The Sabah Chief Minister's wife, Datin Seri Juliah Salag, also attended the event. ALSO READ: Mother's Day: DPMs, Ministers honour mothers for their love and sacrifices According to the statement, the 2025 "Anugerah Ibu Inspirasi (Inspirational Mother Award)" was presented to Kasmirah Jaafar, a seamstress from Bekok, Johor, who has spent over half of her life in Sabah. The award recognises Kasmirah's struggles and sacrifices as a single mother raising five children who became teachers, doctors, and engineers. This year's Mother's Day celebration also introduced the "Ikon Ibu Muda (Young Mother Icon)" award, which was presented to celebrity Bella Astillah, whose real name is Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah. The award honours the "Bella Spirit", recognising the young mother's resilience in using her talents to rise above a challenging past and raise her children with love and care. - Bernama
Borneo Post
11-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
National Women's Policy to empower young mothers
Bella Astillah (fourth from left) and Kasmirah (fourth from right) snap a memorable photo with Faridah (centre), Juliah (third right) and guests after receiving awards in the form of certificates, sashes and flower arrangements. Nancy is at third left.-Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (May 11): The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development has introduced the National Women's Policy 2025–2030 as a step to empower women, particularly young mothers facing various challenges in modern life. Its minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the policy, themed 'Empowering Women, Strengthening the Nation,' focuses on improving women's well-being in various aspects, in line with the Malaysia MADANI agenda. 'Young mothers under 34 make up one-third of the country's female population and have great potential to contribute to national development. However, they need emotional, financial and career-family balance support,' she said at the 2025 national-level Mother's Day celebration at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on Sunday. The event was graced by the wife of the Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, and the wife of the Sabah Chief Minister, Datin Seri Panglima Juliah Salag. Nancy said a Mother's Day survey found that nine out of 10 mothers admit that motherhood today is more challenging, especially in balancing work and family. She highlighted initiatives under the new policy, including: PROKIT (Single Mother Care Program), IKIT (Single Mother Skills Incubator), MamaCare, Wanita Bangkit Program, Two Years Exit Programme, Gig@bit and Volvo Iron Women. These initiatives provide single mothers and homemakers with training and job access for a better future. For healthcare, the ministry, through the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN), offers parenting education, counseling, mental therapy, HPV DNA screening and mammogram subsidies. This year's celebration, themed 'A Mother's Loving Touch,' featured activities like the Inspire & Empower Forum, Mother's Care Package, Women's Reproductive Cancer Screening (WCaRe), exhibitions and family activities. In appreciation of mothers' sacrifices, the 2025 Inspirational Mother Award was given to Kasmirah Jaafar, a seamstress from Bekok, Johor, but has spent over half of her life in Sabah. The award recognises Kasmirah's struggles and sacrifices as a single mother raising five children who became teachers, doctors, and engineers. The Young Mother Icon Award was introduced for the first time and awarded to celebrity Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah (Bella Astillah) as an inspiration to young mothers nationwide. The award honours the 'Bella Spirit', recognising the young mother's resilience in using her talents to rise above a challenging past and raise her children with love and care.
Daily Express
11-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Government steps up support for women, mothers nationwide
Published on: Sunday, May 11, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 11, 2025 By: Noor Zafira Zayn Text Size: Faridah, Nancy and Juliah with others during the officiation ceremony. - Pic by Noor Zafira Zayne | Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the government remains committed to empowering women and mothers through inclusive national programmes and policies. She said the National Women's Policy 2025–2030, under the theme "Empowering Women, Strengthening the Nation", is now in place alongside major support programmes such as Prokit, Ikit, Mamacare, and Wanita Bangkit. Speaking at the National Mother's Day celebration on Sunday, Nancy said these initiatives aim to support single mothers and unemployed women through skills training and employment opportunities. She highlighted that young mothers, particularly those aged 34 and below, who make up one-third of women in Malaysia, face unseen challenges such as financial stress, work-life imbalance, and digital parenting concerns. The event, themed "Sentuhan Kasih Ibu", also honoured two mothers—Kasmirah Jaafar and Dayang Nabellah Awang Astillah—with special awards, in the presence of Toh Puan Faridah Tussin and Datin Seri Juliah Salag. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
