Archive for February, 2009

Feb 12

A treat for senior citizens

Caring: Dr Ng giving an ang pow to Lee Soon Mun, 84, from Rumah Victory.
WITH medical and social advancements, the life expectancy of Malaysians has reached 76 years old for women and 72 years old for men as compared to only 54 years old before the country gained independence.
It is good news but it also [...]

Feb 03

Yen Yen: We will teach them to manage their finances prudently

KOTA BARU: Families facing difficulties in managing their monthly finances will soon get help on financial planning from the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.
Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said: “I believe what my ministry is about to start would be very difficult but it needs to be done for the betterment [...]

Feb 03

Schemes to empower women

KUALA LUMPUR: Women from rural areas, the low-income group or with low education can succeed in the economic sphere with the right skills and training, said Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
“New directions, such as micro-enterprise, must be enhanced,” she said.
The Women, Family and Community Development Minister added that the ministry had developed micro-agricultural and [...]