KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Women and Family
Development Council today announced the establishment of a national
Sohonista Secretariat, specifically to assist those women undertaking
online businesses.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=928404
Published: February 17, 2013
Its Chairman, Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said the term Sohonista,
refers to "small office, home office" and from women for women.
It is she added, a Barisan Nasional Women's initiative to strengthen the
economy of women, on the principle that every woman needs to have her
own "wallet".
She said, the idea of establishing the secretariat arose as a lot of
women, particularly those recently married or with small families, are
forced to abandon their careers due to the problem of not having a maid.
"I see them as having ideas, resources and expertise to start an online
business from home, but face hurdles in getting the necessary
assistance.
"Sohonista does not just focus on women, as we are also keen on the
participation of men, who might want to join this programme," she told
reporters after officiating the first Sohonista bazaar here today.
Elaborating further, Shahrizat said the secretariat will also assist
those involved in the online business to secure assistance such as
advice, as well as facilities and finance.
"For example, the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak) just
launched the RM50 million Young Entrepreneurs Fund, for youths keen on
starting or expanding their existing businesses.
"But many may not still know how or where they have to go to apply for
the fund. So, we will act as a go-between for them," she added.
Shahrizat also launched today the Sohonista secretariat website, www.sohonista.my, and mobile application.
-- BERNAMA
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