WOMEN-BASED non-governmental organisations are advised to be proactive in connecting with the Sabah Women’s Affairs Department (Jhewa), the implementing arm of the Ministry of Women, Health and Community Well-being.
Julita (pic) said the 180 women’s groups, organisations and associations throughout Sabah are actually aware that all women-related activities and programmes are being implemented by the Government through Jhewa.
“So, my advice to them is to communicate actively with Jhewa and be aware of the programmes at their disposal,” she said.
On the need for collaboration among themselves, Majungki stressed that women’s bodies cannot operate in silos, adding “You have to find your partner, establish your network properly and carry out programmes beneficial to women and the community as a whole.”The Minister was asked to comment on a statement by a newspaper editor some years ago that many Sabah women NGOs are “sleeping” or existing in name only.