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An orphaned Chinese teenager who scored 564/750 on the gaokao has inspired her nation by rejecting donations meant for her university education, insisting the funds be given to others facing greater hardship.
Malaysia's government is developing a domestic violence offenders registry to track and prevent repeat abusers, involving the Women's Ministry, police and judiciary in coordinated efforts.
A senior police officer in North Sumatra has been arrested and detained for his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of social assistance funds worth Rp 3.9 billion. A forensic audit estimates state losses at approximately Rp 1.9 billion.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory council that brings together government agencies, private sector, NGOs and universities to professionalize social work and protect public welfare.
Authorities in Kota Bharu have detained three Thai women accused of exploiting public compassion through sympathy-selling schemes at ATM locations, reportedly earning substantial daily sums through donations.
Kuala Lumpur's public housing demand remains high with 3,000 households on waiting lists, even as authorities fast-track RM300 million in upgrades to aging People's Housing Project and Public Housing schemes across the capital.
About 3,000 applicants remain on Kuala Lumpur City Hall's waiting list for People's Housing Programme units, with priority given to B40 households. The authority has distributed 29 fresh offers and completed RM2.6 million in upgrades at PPR Seri Pantai.
Selangor is ramping up child protection efforts through comprehensive advocacy programmes targeting 1.8 million children. The state recorded 2,306 child-related cases in the first half of 2024, prompting intensified collaboration across education, religious and law enforcement agencies.
The Department of Social Welfare has launched the MADANI Adopted Village Programme in Kampung Sungai Setar Besar, Nibong Tebal, investing RM600,000 in community development, educational advancement, and vocational training to address rural socio-economic gaps.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that quality education, comprehensive welfare, skills development and employment opportunities are essential pillars for empowering Malaysia's Indian community and ensuring inclusive national development.
Indonesia's troubled free meals programme has lost its third leadership figure in months. National Nutrition Agency head Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned on Wednesday citing health stress, replaced by Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono from President Prabowo's party.
The Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam Foundation is rolling out a food security initiative across Melaka, distributing monthly food packages to 2,000 vulnerable households including low-income families, persons with disabilities, and single mothers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising SARA assistance in the near future, responding to public concerns about the rising cost of living and acknowledging that existing relief measures remain insufficient.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government is evaluating whether to boost monthly payments under the STR and SARA assistance programmes, with decisions to be shaped by Malaysia's economic trajectory and reflected in the coming Budget.
Malaysia's Single Mothers Support programme KasihnITa has expanded to Sarawak, bringing together government agencies to provide financial guidance, legal aid, and welfare support to single mothers nationwide.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has instructed a Langkawi kindergarten to cease operations temporarily while authorities investigate complaints of child neglect and inappropriate care practices.
Malaysia's SARA cashless assistance programme has achieved near-universal uptake among nearly nine million monthly beneficiaries, with cumulative spending reaching RM3.45 billion in 2024 and allocations doubling to RM15 billion by 2026.
Malaysia has taken a landmark step in professionalising its social welfare sector with the passage of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, establishing a dedicated regulatory council to oversee practitioners and set competency standards.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, a landmark achievement that formalises social work as a regulated profession and strengthens protections for vulnerable children and families across the nation.
Malaysia's government pledges to maintain all existing people's assistance programmes, including cash transfers and subsidies, even as petroleum product support costs balloon to nearly RM40 billion annually due to regional instability.
Malaysia's Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah hosted Singapore First Lady Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam at the Bangi Autism Service Centre, reinforcing bilateral ties during Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's state visit to the country.
Malaysia's Women, Family and Community Development Minister has tabled the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament, introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework for social workers and establishing a new professional council.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry is pursuing an extension of the IPR-Insan programme, which supports B40 entrepreneurs by providing affordable food vending platforms on university campuses, with participating vendors reporting strong monthly sales.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated RM2,000 to a gravedigger in Terengganu who is battling mouth cancer and facing urgent surgery. The donation aims to ease financial hardship while authorities register him for additional welfare support.
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Parliament is set to address 1MDB debt accountability, progress toward renewable energy capacity goals, and welfare concerns for homeless elderly citizens and persons with disabilities during its current 16-day sitting.
Malaysia's People's Income Initiative has assisted 7,787 households since its launch, with participants earning monthly incomes exceeding RM2,000 and moving out of poverty, the Economy Ministry confirmed.