
Ayer Keroh crash: KPWKM to provide counseling to survivors, victims' families
The ministry is waiting for the full report from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) and police regarding the incident that claimed seven lives.
Tue Dec 24 2024

Aircraft crash: JKM mobilises psychological support for next of kin
The Department of Social Welfare will offer psychological support to the next of kin of the pilot and co-pilot who died in the Klang aircraft crash.
Wed Feb 14 2024

3,260 people evacuated due to floods in Pasir Mas
According to Social Welfare Department all the flood victims are evacuated to nine relief centres in the district.
Wed Dec 06 2023

Number of flood victims in Kelantan rises to 4,530
According to the Social Welfare Department, all victims are now taking shelter at 12 relief centres in Pasir Mas and Tanah Merah.
Mon Dec 04 2023

Ismail Sabri wants agencies to be focused on extending help to flood victims
Ismail Sabri has directed all agencies, including the Health Department and Social Welfare Department, to give full attention to efforts to help Keluarga Malaysia members who are affected by floods.
Thu Nov 10 2022

Cost-saving measures will not affect JKM assistance allocation - Rina
KPWKM has given assurances that the government's cost-saving measures will not affect the allocation of assistance through the Social Welfare Department (JKM).
Sun Jul 17 2022

Rumah Bonda allowed to reopen but not as care centre
Siti Bainun's lawyer said the Social Welfare Department did not object to her client's application to remove the seal.
Fri Jul 15 2022

Rumah Bonda sues Social Welfare Dept to reopen shelter
Rumah Bonda Kuala Lumpur Welfare Organisation filed a suit against the Federal Territory Social Welfare Department (JKM WPKL) for a court order to reopen the shelter.
Fri Jun 10 2022

80 pct beggars nabbed in Kelantan are Welfare Dept aid recipients
Almost 80 pct of the beggars nabbed in Kelantan are recipients of monthly assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM).
Sat Apr 23 2022

Social Welfare Dept, police rescue girl abused by stepmother
A 10-year-old girl was rescued by protection officers from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) and police from her abusive stepmother at a house in Sikamat, last Monday.
Fri Apr 22 2022

SWD ready in case flood situation worsens - Rina
Rina said the department had also identified suitable areas to be used as relief centres.
Tue Mar 08 2022

Govt allocates RM19.2 million in grants for PSK this year - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the allocation was made in line with the Malaysian Family concept of inclusiveness to ensure no group would be left out.
Tue Feb 01 2022

Melaka to provide free bus services to 32,800 B40 recipients - Exco
Rahmad said these individuals would receive the card so that they can use the service in the near future.
Tue Jan 25 2022

KPWKM ready for second wave of floods
KPWKM through the Social Welfare Department (JKM) is prepared to face the possibility of a second wave of floods following reports and weather forecast heavy rains are expected in several states.
Wed Dec 29 2021

JKM clarifies issue involving Rina Harun
The Social Welfare Department (JKM) last night clarified the viral issue involving Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.
Sun Dec 26 2021

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025