Supporting women’s entrepreneurship

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Rokiah Mahmud

An online workshop promoting women in the field of art and entrepreneurship was organised by the Community Development Department (JAPEM) and Projek Feed on Thursday, in conjunction with International Women’s Day.

The workshop entitled ‘Menyokong Minat Isteriku’ was attended by some 50 individuals comprising government officers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), students of higher learning institutions and the public.

Administrative and Human Resource Officer of Projek Feed moderated the workshop, divided into two categories – ‘Entrepreneurship’ and ‘Arts and Creativity’.

Hajah Sarifah binti Haji Laki of Al Baqi Traditional and Chief Executive Officer and owner of Aman Optimum Fitness, Sherry Abdul Karim spoke during the ‘Entrepreneurship’ section while owner of Mikayla Bridal House Roslina binti Haji Minggas and Rai Ranie co-founder Raifana Ranie spoke during the ‘Arts and Creativity’ category.

Participants of the online workshop. PHOTO: JAPEM