By Selangor Journal Team
SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — Children rescued from welfare homes associated with Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) are undergoing comprehensive screenings to evaluate their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, said Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah.
The state executive councillor for Islamic affairs and innovation said the screenings, led by a newly established task force, are part of the state government’s initiative to assess each child’s specific needs after they were removed from GISBH’s influence.
“These assessments will help us develop targeted rehabilitation programmes based on each child’s age and specific needs,” Fahmi said in a statement today.
The initiative follows a two-day workshop from October 17 to October 18, involving multiple agencies, including the police, Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais), and Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais).
Fahmi also said the task force aims to complete its initial findings by mid-November, which could potentially lead to adjustments in current rehabilitation programmes.
He also said discussions with authorities in Penang are ongoing to coordinate care for children from Selangor who are currently housed in shelters there.
“We are working closely with the Penang state government and the Penang Islamic Religious Council to ensure proper care for these children,” he stated.
In addition, Fahmi called for support from both the public and private sectors, emphasising the need for expertise and funding to aid in the children’s recovery.
“With proper education and care, these children can become valuable assets to Selangor,” he said, emphasising the task force’s commitment to the children’s well-being and reintegration.
Currently, there are 424 children linked to GISBH who are undergoing rehabilitation under the task force’s guidance.
In a previous statement, state executive councillor for women empowerment and social welfare Anfaal Saari stated that children identified as suffering from severe trauma would be placed in specialised rehabilitation programmes tailored to their needs.
