SANDAKAN: A total of 40 participants from Sandakan have completed a seven-day mobile phone servicing training programme conducted by the Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (SWEPA) from April 6 to 12.
The Programme for Enhancing Small Business Skills (PEKB), sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Local Government, also includes 12 months of participant progress monitoring. Beyond technical repair skills, the training covers entrepreneurship, finance, and social media to help attendees set up their own businesses and market their services effectively.
SWEPA is a non-governmental organisation originally spearheaded by the Economic Committee of the Sabah Women’s Advisory Council in March 1993 and officially registered with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) in July 1994.
Membership is open to Malaysian business and professional women, as well as women of foreign nationality currently residing in Sabah. SWEPA aims to enhance members’ professional and business development while collaborating with the Federal Government, State Government, and public enterprises to achieve national development goals.
Following a successful programme in Tawau in 2025, SWEPA conducted this similar initiative for the Sandakan community in 2026. – James Leong
Sandakan Member of Parliament Vivian Wong (seated, centre), with officials and programme participants.
