Minister Nancy Shukri is ready for the challenges ahead


Since she took office, Nancy has hit the ground running so that she can see first-hand the issues that she must try and find solutions too. Here she's paying a visit to the Mamacare centre in Kuching, Sarawak for women post delivery. Photos: Bernama -- fotoBERNAMA (2022) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

Right from the get go, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri was fully aware of the gargantuan task she had ahead of her as Women, Family and Community Development Minister.

She wasn’t “excited” about her appointment, she says candidly, even though she’s aware that her admission may not come across well.

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