The State government is committed through the implementation of
various initiatives to ensure that women continue to play an important
role.
Among the initiatives are enhancing the support system
as well as providing training and facilities to enable more women to
contribute towards boosting the economy of Sabah and the country.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said this at the launch of the State-level Women’s Day celebration here last night.
Musa, who is also Finance Minister, added that women played a role in the progress of the State.
“In
fact, they have a strong influence on the economy, social and politics
of a country. As such the Women’s Day celebration annually is a form of
recognition and appreciation of the contributions by all women,
especially Sabah,” Musa said.
He said the theme “Wanita Pencetus
Ekonomi Baru” clearly reflected the high hopes of the government on
women’s capability to contribute to the national economy and to make
Malaysia a high-income nation by 2020.
“Today, the ability of
women in helming government departments and corporate firms show they
too are capable of carrying important tasks if given the opportunity.
