PAPAR: The Women’s Leadership Academy (AKwan) is committed to help improving the quality of women leadership in Sabah.
Minister of Community Development and People’s Welfare, Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya said AKwan was established based on the concerns and wishes of the Sabah Women’s Affairs Department (Jhewa) and the Sabah Women’s Advisory Council (MPWS) highlighting women with quality leadership characteristics.
“Jhewa and MPWS play a role in unearthing the talents of women to be promoted to a higher level through leadership courses organised by AKwan.
“It is in line with the National Women’s Policy which targets at least 30 percent of national policy makers are women.
“In this regard, today’s course is suitable because it can provide exposure and beneficial knowledge to all participants, especially in leadership aspects,” he told the media after officiating the closing ceremony of the Basic Grassroots Women’s Leadership Course organized by AKwan here.
Meanwhile, Shahelmey revealed that his ministry was ready to face the transition of the Northeast Monsoon expected to continue until March next year.
All state disaster operations control centres have been directed to prepare for the effects of the Northeast Monsoon.ac
“The Social Welfare Department also provides flood preparation equipment at the main depot located in Kota Kinabalu and food supplies will also distributed to identified disaster centers,” he added.
Also present, Jhewa Sabah Director, Haslina Ismail and MPWS Chairman, Datuk Dr. Tarsiah TZ Taman.
