400 websites with pedophilia, child pornography content blocked as of August
Siti Zailah said the ministry was implementing advocacy, prevention, intervention and social support service programmes.
Wed Oct 05 2022
1,055 child abuse cases recorded nationwide from Jan-June this year
Of the total, 706 cases, or 68 pct, involved girls, while 349, or 33 pct, involved boys, Siti Zailah said.
Tue Sep 06 2022
KPWKM allocates RM9.5 mln for flood management this year
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has allocated RM9.5 million as preparation for the monsoon season this year.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Parents urged not to hide strange behaviour of their children to avoid untoward incidents
Siti Zailah said this was to avoid a detrimental situation if the condition was allowed to fester.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Domestic violence cases down to 576 from January to April, 2022
The number of domestic violence cases across the country dropped to 576 between January and April, this year from 627 during the same period, last year.
Sun Jun 05 2022
Thailand allows stranded M'sian vehicles to be brought home without charges from June 1-30
Siti Zailah said the vehicles could be taken home via the border checkpoint at the Rantau Panjang Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex.
Tue May 24 2022
Gov't allocates RM635 mln for welfare of senior citizens
The government has taken the first step by putting the welfare and interests of the elderly as a priority by allocating RM635 million this year for welfare assistance and care institutions.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Floods: RM10,000 aid for next of kin of fatal victims to be expedited - Siti Zailah
Siti Zailah said their next of kin could summit the application for the BWI to the penghulu or nearest district officer.
Wed Dec 29 2021
JKM spends RM35 mln, mobilises over 3,000 staff to assist flood victims
Siti Zailah said the aid included comforters, mats, blankets, towels, sarong, hygiene kits and other basic necessities.
Wed Dec 29 2021
872 counsellors to help traumatised flood victims in seven states - KPWKM
A total of 872 volunteer counsellors registered with the KPWKM have been deployed to seven flood-hit states, said its deputy minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff.
Thu Dec 23 2021
More than 5,000 divorce cases reported in Sarawak during MCO - Siti Zailah
The number of Muslim divorces recorded during the MCO period was 3,582 cases while 2,076 cases involved non-Muslim couples.
Tue Nov 09 2021
No need to renew OKU card every year to get monthly financial assistance - Siti Zailah
There is no need for holders of OKU card issued by the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to renew the card every year to enable them to obtain financial assistance on a monthly basis.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Tabling of senior citizen bill scheduled next year
Siti Zailah said the bill was now in the formulation stage upon completion of a study on it last Oct 1.
Wed Oct 20 2021
KPWKM helps in preparation of SOPs for COVID-19 children's quarantine centres
Five SOPs for the Management of Children with COVID-19 or Close Contact of Confirmed Case were prepared by JKM in collaboration with NGOs.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Women hold 38.2 per cent of decision-making posts in public sector in 2020 - Siti Zailah
Siti Zailah said this was based on statistics by the Public Service Department in 2020.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024