Sandakan, 24 June 2025 — The Sabah Women's Affairs Department (JHEWA), with the Sandakan Municipal Council, the Department of Women's Development (JPW), UPPM N55 Elopura and UPPM N56 Tanjong Papat, successfully held the Santuni Wanita Outreach Programme, 'Bringing Services to the People for Women's Wellbeing', at Sandakan Community Hall. Held from 8 am to 2 pm, it attracted residents of N55 Elopura and N56 Tanjung Papat, women's NGOs registered with JHEWA, and strong local community support.
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 Madani Rahmah sales that benefited participants.
Anticipated talks covered women's legal rights in marriage by Puan Noor Azah Abd Rahman, Advocate and Solicitor at the Women's Legal Aid Centre (PBGW JHEWA); the effects of domestic violence on families by Puan Suzanna Piny, Senior Assistant Director of LPPKN; and mental health by Puan Masrijah Binti Masir, Guidance and Counselling Teacher at SMK Agama Tun Juhar Sandakan.
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.