KUCHING: A delegation from the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Women’s Association (MASNITA) paid a courtesy call to the Sarawak Governor’s wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, at Astana Negeri Sarawak on Monday.

The delegation was led by MASNITA President, Prof. Dr. Ramlah Zainudin.

When met by reporters, Prof. Dr. Ramlah shared that Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah emphasised her commitment to fostering partnerships between MASNITA and other women’s organisations in Sarawak, focusing on enhancing children’s education, empowering women’s skills, and addressing social challenges.

“We explored ways to support the welfare of underprivileged women, especially by providing educational guidance to children from economically challenged families.

“We also discussed social issues affecting women and how we can assist female staff facing such challenges, not only within the university but throughout Sarawak,” she said.

The university-based association, comprising female staff and spouses of UNIMAS staff, aims to collaborate with other women’s organisations, particularly those led by Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah, who is dedicated to advancing education.

Also present during the courtesy call were MASNITA Deputy President, Prof. Dr. Fitri Suraya Mohamad Hapni Joblie and the MASNITA delegation comprising of Dr. Shazrina Ahmad Razali, Suriani Julaihi, Aileen Anne Jinggong, Nur Fahidah Ali, Norisa Mohamad Sahari, Habibah Matadi, Rosnani Gondah, Jaedah Bajuri, and Khamisah Ete.-UKASnews