KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is prioritising people's welfare when making preparations to face the Northeast Monsoon season, said Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun.
Asked about UMNO's intention of having the 15th General Election (GE15) this year despite the prediction of heavy rainfall beginning early this month until next month, Rina said the welfare of the people and victims is the ministry's top priority.
"Some of the PPS (temporary relief centres) are also voting venues, if flooding occurred (during the GE15 period), which is more important, PPS or polling stations?
"Normally during the occurrence of floods, victims may not be able to save important items including their IC (identity card), no IC, how to vote?" she told reporters after attending a forum titled 'Kepimpinan Wanita Dalam Politik: Memacu Realiti Peningkatan Perwakikan Wanita Dalam Pilihan Raya Umum ke-15 (PRU15) dan Badan Legislatif' (Women's Leadership in Politics: Driving the Reality of Increasing Women's Representation in the 15th General Election and the Legislative Body).
She said Social Welfare Department (JKM) is now 95 per cent prepared including getting the PPS and essential items ready.
Presently a total of 6,010 PPS have been identified and the number might reach to 10,000 centres across the country to ensure that flood victims are provided with the best comfort, she added.
Rina said she voiced the ministry's position in the matter during a Cabinet meeting discussing the date for the dissolution of Parliament to pave the way for GE15.
Meanwhile, Rina said the ministry supported the setting up of a GE15 Civil Society Monitoring Committee under the National Council of Women's Organisations (NCWO) to ensure that the target of 30 per cent of women fielded as candidates in general elections and the legislation could be achieved.
Currently, women's participation as policymakers in the country is only 14 per cent, she said, adding that according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), Malaysia ranked 103 out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2022 with a score of 0.681 and was ranked in eighth place out of ten ASEAN countries.
Rina said she hoped more women candidates will be fielded in the upcoming GE15.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Wed Oct 05 2022
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is prioritising people's welfare when making preparations to face the Northeast Monsoon season, said its minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun. - BERNAMA
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy
The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened
The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Consolidated public sector projected to record lower surplus of RM41.7 bil 2024
The MoF said the consolidated general government revenue is estimated to increase slightly to RM384.7 billion in 2024.
PM announces substantial Budget 2025 hastening Malaysia to become Asian economic powerhouse
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it would create jobs and also tackle financial leakages to enhance public spending efficiency.