Tuesday, May 21, 2013

SWEPA Praised For Upliftment Of Women Entrepreneurs, Professionals

KOTA KINABALU, May 20 (Bernama) -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman has lauded the role of the Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (SWEPA) in strengthening professionalism and business ventures in the state.

Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=950750
Published: May 21, 2013

He said this was evident from SWEPA'S commitment to honing the skills of its members by organising conferences and conventions on relevant and important topics, including the recent two-day SWEPA Entrepreneurship Programme 101.

"This is a very good example of a non-governmental organisation serving its members and contributing to the community and doing what is very much in line with the association's vision and mission.

"This will in turn help us to collectively create a more vibrant economy in Sabah. I applaud SWEPA for your hard work, and I hope that you will continue to come up with dynamic activities for members," he said in his speech at the SWEPA 20th anniversary dinner here last night.

The text of his speech was read out by State Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs Datuk Jainab Ahmad Ayid.

Musa said SWEPA played its role effectively not only in promoting the rights of women in business but also in contributing to the economy.

"It is also an accessible platform for members to make their voices heard about challenges that they face and suggestions that they may have. This is why SWEPA is such a strong household name today.

"SWEPA has constantly provided feedback to the government on the inclusion of women in decision-making roles, and you have also given ideas on how the government can improve certain aspects related to the well-being of women," he said.

Musa assured SWEPA that the Sabah government took note of the concerns and matters that it had raised.

-- BERNAMA

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