KPWKM plans to establish database for registered babysitters
PUTRAJAYA, June 9 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) will establish a database of the list of registered babysitters to help parents...
Malaysia chairs 11th AMMSWD in hybrid mode
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — Malaysia has successfully convened the 11th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (11th AMMSWD) and related meetings which were...
Socso to amend act to allocate childcare grants — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will amend the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 this year to provide the allocation of...
KPWKM has drafted Senior Citizens Bill
PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has drafted the Senior Citizens Bill (RUU) aimed at protecting the rights and...
Nearly 5,000 Welfare Dept recipients brought out of poverty — Minister
KUCHING, April 1 — Nearly 5,000 recipients of welfare assistance, under various programmes, organised by the Social Welfare Department (JKM), have successfully come out of...
Panel meeting for child placement established to address abuse cases
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has established a panel meeting for child placement under fit and proper person...
Findings of review of Destitute Persons Act to complete in Sep
KUCHING, March 25 — A review study to improve the Destitute Persons Act 1977 to deal with the issue of beggars is expected to be...
NAPSrC being reviewed — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — The National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC) is being reviewed to strengthen the aspects of the care and welfare...
Govt to immediately tackle malnutrition issue among 5.6 mln children — DPM
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The problem of malnutrition among approximately 5.6 million school children in the country will be addressed immediately, said Deputy Prime...
Malaysians rejoice as Michelle Yeoh makes Oscar history
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Messages of congratulations have started pouring in for Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, who won the Oscar for best actress in...
Selection process of adoptive parents tightened — Minister
KOTA KINABALU, March 11 — The selection process of adoptive parents is tightened to ensure that they are truly qualified and suitable, said Women, Family...
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs first ever regional summit held in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) first-ever regional summit was being held in Kuala Lumpur from today, it has brought...