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Sabah women urged to take on greater leadership roles
Published on: Monday, June 16, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 16, 2025
By: Crystal Hermenegildus Text Size: Flovia presents a certificate to one of the speakers at the event. KOTA KINABALU: Women must be empowered to take on greater leadership and decision-making roles to drive inclusive development in Sabah, said Assistant Community Development and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk Flovia Ng. She highlighted the dual role women play in managing households while contributing economically, stressing their importance in building resilient communities.
Advertisement Speaking at the Sabah International Convention Centre on Monday, Flovia called for more empathetic women leaders and increased female representation in public administration and politics. She said the Engagement with Sabah's Women Leaders programme aims to strengthen women's participation in leadership across all levels of society. The event, organised by the Sabah Women's Advisory Council (MPWS) and the Women's Affairs Department (Jhewa), drew over 1,300 participants from various sectors across the State. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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