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
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
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
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
Flood: JKM refutes claims of neglecting Orang Asli community
The Social Welfare Department (JKM) has refuted a report by a news portal that the government neglected the flood victims in Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Tadom in Banting, Selangor.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Make sure every flood victim facilitated, receives assistance, PM told JKM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has asked the Social Welfare Department to make sure that every flood victim is being facilitated and receives the assistance channelled to them.
Sun Dec 19 2021
5,731 relief centres identified nationwide to accommodate 1.63 million flood evacuees
The ministry had mobilised 1,000 officers and personnel from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to help victims at the flood-affected locations.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Court orders Siti Bainun's adopter daughter to be handed over to JKM
The Magistrate's Court here today ordered a 16-year-old girl who is the adopted child of the owner of Rumah Bonda Siti Bainun Ahd Razali to be handed over to the Social Welfare Department (JKM).
Tue Nov 16 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
517,769 people received aid from JKM worth RM1.1 billion this year until May - Rina
517,769 individuals nationwide have received assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) worth RM1.1 billion this year as of May.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Govt to continue empowering roles of JKM - PM
Muhyiddin said the roles of the Social Welfare Department (JKM) as well as its employees, would continue to be empowered through the implementation of several initiatives.
Sun Apr 11 2021
KPWKM creates special squad to assist flood-hit victims
KPWKM, through the Social Welfare Department, has created "Skuad Prihatin Negara", a special squad tasked with helping those affected by floods.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024