Kinabatangan, 24 July 2025 — The Sabah Women's Affairs Department (JHEWA), in collaboration with the Kinabatangan District Office, the Department of Women's Development (JPW), UPPM N58 Lamag and N59 Sukau, successfully held the Santuni Wanita Outreach Programme, 'Bringing Services to the People for Women's Wellbeing', at Dewan Sri Lamag, Kinabatangan. Running from 8 am to 2 pm, the programme attracted residents from N58 Lamag and N59 Sukau, as well as women's NGOs registered with JHEWA, and received a warm response from the local community.
The programme was opened by the Honourable Datuk Flovia Ng, Assistant Minister of Community Development and People's Wellbeing, who delivered the opening address. Activities included lucky draws, service exhibitions and Rahmah Madani sales that benefited participants.
Anticipated talks included Women's Rights in Marriage from a Legal Perspective by Puan Noor Azah Abd Rahman, Advocate and Solicitor at the Women's Legal Aid Centre (PBGW JHEWA); Positive Mindset by Puan Hajah Hairuni Kasuagi, Psychology Officer at Lahad Datu Hospital; and Community Drug Awareness Advocacy by Puan Aisyah binti Abdul Karim, Chief Officer of the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), Sandakan District.
The community's attendance and interest are greatly appreciated. The programme is expected to raise awareness of women's rights, domestic violence and mental health. The Sabah Women's Affairs Department thanks everyone involved in making the programme a success.
The programme's success demonstrates a shared commitment to empowering women and strengthening families in Sabah. It is hoped that the initiative will continue and expand in the future.