The Government is committed to developing more women entrepreneurs to
ensure they are not sidelined in the country’s drive towards a
developed and high income nation.
Sabah Resource Development and
Information Technology Assistant Minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad said the
seven key thrusts via the NKRAs were proof that the Government was
placing emphasis on developing women as key drivers for the nation’s
economy.
“The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry
have been tasked to improve the standards of living for those from the
low-income families as one of the core objectives under the Low-Income
Households NKRA,” she said.
Jainab also shared that the 1AZAM
programme had different and targeted initiatives to assist women who
fall under the extreme poor and poor categories.
These are key tools to assist single mothers and housewives to generate additional income for their families.
Source: The Star
The programme which started in 2010, targeted the involvement of the low-income group from all communities including the Indians, Orang Asli and Bumiputeras.
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