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Borneo Post
25-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
KPWKM Kembara Kasih 2025 in Sabah benefits over 10,000 residents
Deputy Secretary-General (Operations) of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Farah Adura Hamidi, helps a child colour a painting while visiting a nursery class upon arrival to officiate the handing over ceremony of the registered nursery plaque in conjunction with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's Kembara Kasih 2025 at Taska Superkids in Tawau yesterday.-Bernama photo TAWAU (May 25): The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's (KPWKM) 2025 Kembara Kasih roadshow, which spanned nearly 400 kilometres across six districts in Sabah, kicked off in Tuaran on May 16 and concluded in Tawau yesterday, successfully reaching and benefiting over 10,000 residents. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the beneficiaries included those who attended and participated in 34 programmes held or accessed services provided at the various counters set up at the Kembara Kasih roadshow locations. 'Kembara Kasih also visited 14 clients of the Social Welfare Department (JKM) and the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) along the convoy route. We hope these visits will help ease their burdens, offer motivation, and encourage them to rebuild their lives and move forward,' she said in a statement. The 2025 Kembara Kasih roadshow toured Zone 1, including Tuaran, Papar, and Penampang, from May 16 to 18, before moving on to Zone 2, covering Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau, from May 22 to 24. Nancy said that the Kembara Kasih focuses on five key elements: empowering family institutions, promoting and enhancing women's professionalism, developing community capacity and potential, strengthening community well-being, and advancing the care sector. She said that under the family empowerment element, LPPKN carried out three programmes: forum on character for parents in Penampang; men's wellbeing programme at the Marine Police Force headquarters in Lahad Datu, and the KASIH Remaja @ Kafeteen at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sri Nangka, Tuaran. As for promoting and enhancing women's professionalism, the Zero Tolerance for Violence programme was held at the Papar Community Hall, attracting over 700 participants. 'We are collaborating with the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives to organise sales events for female entrepreneurs, providing them opportunities to expand their markets and boost the local economy,' she said. Additionally, five programmes under the community capacity and potential development element were implemented by JKM, including the Intergenerational Mind Image programme and the inauguration of the senior citizens activity centre (PAWE) in Benoni, Papar. Other programmes were the child protection advocacy at SMK Limbanak, Penampang and SK Kampung Selamat, Kunak; the 'My Special Got Talent' programme for persons with disabilities (PwDs) at Dewan Sri Perdana, Lahad Datu; and a plaque handover ceremony for registered nurseries at Taska Superkids, Tawau. In terms of strengthening community well-being, Nancy said that the Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) implemented four Jelajah Kasih Local Social Support Centres (PSSS) and successfully provided services to more than 3,000 clients. 'Interestingly, Kembara Kasih KPWKM 2025 also made history with the launch of Sabah's first mobile PSSS,' she said. Yesterday, Nancy, in her speech at the closing ceremony held here, expressed gratitude for the smooth running of the programme, attributing its success to the strong commitment and support from all parties, including the Sabah government. The text of her speech was read out by KPWKM deputy secretary-general (Operations) Farah Adura Hamidi. The KPWKM Kembara Kasih 2025 also received cooperation from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) for the Rahmah MADANI Sales programme. – Bernama
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
KPWKM Kembara Kasih 2025 In Sabah Benefits Over 10,000 Residents
TAWAU, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's (KPWKM) 2025 Kembara Kasih roadshow, which spanned nearly 400 kilometres across six districts in Sabah, kicked off in Tuaran on May 16 and concluded in Tawau yesterday, successfully reaching and benefiting over 10,000 residents. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the beneficiaries included those who attended and participated in 34 programmes held or accessed services provided at the various counters set up at the Kembara Kasih roadshow locations. 'Kembara Kasih also visited 14 clients of the Social Welfare Department (JKM) and the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) along the convoy route. We hope these visits will help ease their burdens, offer motivation, and encourage them to rebuild their lives and move forward,' she said in a statement. The 2025 Kembara Kasih roadshow toured Zone 1, including Tuaran, Papar, and Penampang, from May 16 to 18, before moving on to Zone 2, covering Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau, from May 22 to 24. Nancy said that the Kembara Kasih focuses on five key elements: empowering family institutions, promoting and enhancing women's professionalism, developing community capacity and potential, strengthening community well-being, and advancing the care sector. She said that under the family empowerment element, LPPKN carried out three programmes: forum on character for parents in Penampang; men's wellbeing programme at the Marine Police Force headquarters in Lahad Datu, and the KASIH Remaja @ Kafeteen at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sri Nangka, Tuaran. As for promoting and enhancing women's professionalism, the Zero Tolerance for Violence programme was held at the Papar Community Hall, attracting over 700 participants. 'We are collaborating with the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives to organise sales events for female entrepreneurs, providing them opportunities to expand their markets and boost the local economy,' she said. Additionally, five programmes under the community capacity and potential development element were implemented by JKM, including the Intergenerational Mind Image programme and the inauguration of the senior citizens activity centre (PAWE) in Benoni, Papar.
Borneo Post
17-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Rising sexual harassment, domestic violence cases highlight need for community action
Flovia delivering her speech when officiating the 'Zero Tolerance for Violence' programme. KOTA KINABALU (May 17): A total of 30 sexual harassment complaints have been lodged with the Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment (TAGS) to date. State Community Development and People's Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Flovia Ng explained that TAGS serves as an alternative platform to civil court, aimed at handling sexual harassment complaints swiftly, efficiently, and at minimal cost. Flovia said that once a report is lodged, action will be taken against perpetrators, including compensation for any loss or damage suffered by the victims. In 2024 alone, 28 sexual harassment complaints were filed with TAGS, while 11 cases were reported up to 29 April 2025. So far, 30 complaints have been heard and decisions made. Meanwhile, police data revealed a concerning rise in sexual harassment cases: 477 in 2022, 522 in 2023, and 788 in 2024. As of March 2025, 214 cases have been reported, including five from Sabah. Flovia noted that the increase in reports shows a growing awareness among the community regarding the importance of personal safety. 'Sexual harassment is a subjective behavior that can happen anywhere and to anyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, or other factors,' she said. 'It is important for all groups in society to recognize that sexual harassment is a form of behavior that makes victims feel uncomfortable, afraid, or threatened.' She made the remarks while officiating the 'Zero Tolerance for Violence' programme at the Papar Community Hall today. On a related note, Flovia also highlighted domestic violence as a serious and ongoing issue requiring collective attention and action. According to police statistics, 7,116 cases of domestic violence were reported in 2024, including 551 cases from Sabah. This marks an increase from 5,507 cases in 2023 and 6,540 in 2022. Flovia, who is also the Tulid assemblywoman, emphasized that while women are the majority of victims, men can also be affected. She noted that domestic violence cases surged during the Covid-19 pandemic due to lockdowns and financial pressures. Many victims hesitate to come forward due to fear, social stigma, or emotional manipulation by their abusers. Others may be unaware of how to report such cases. 'As a caring society, we need to be vigilant and take action if we witness such incidents in our community. Be informed and report what's happening around us,' urged Flovia.
