SARIKEI: The Women’s Bureau plays a key role in managing daily activities to improve the socio-economic status of individuals and families through various fields of interest.
According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (MA63 Law and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Awan Ghazali, women can venture into various fields including handicrafts, agriculture, and product creation.
“The ideas and contributions of women can also be elevated to create a strong platform for advancing all women in rural areas,” said Hasidah, who is the chairwoman of the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Women’s Bureau.
She was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Charismatic SABERKAS Women’s Programme at the Pakan Community Hall on Saturday (Sept 21).
Meanwhile, on the programme, she said the SABERKAS Women’s Bureau can provide knowledge to everyone, particularly on how to become successful entrepreneurs after participating in the activities held in the programme.
She added that the SABERKAS Sarawak Women’s Bureau has taken the initiative from the programme to strengthen bonds and deliver a significant impact on women.
Throughout the programme, various activities were held, including exhibitions by the Department of Social Welfare, the Sarikei Health Department, and local entrepreneurs.
A total of 125 participants from six SABERKAS branches, namely Pakan, Ngemah, Meluan, Meradong, and Kuala Rajang, attended the one-day programme.
At the event, Hasidah also presented certificates to the participants who attended the programme and gave away SABERKAS Prihatin contributions to recipients.
“I hope that all participants will use the knowledge gained to improve their respective economies and acquire as much knowledge as possible,” she said.
