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Minister Steven Sim has called for continued strengthening of welfare policies to protect vulnerable Malaysians facing hardship. One Hope Charity, a major welfare organization, distributes millions annually across Penang and Malaysia.
Malaysia will establish a dedicated Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to regulate the social work sector, following parliamentary approval of the Social Work Profession Act. The council will oversee practitioner registration and set professional standards.
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed a thorough review of two major social initiatives—the free school meals programme and Red and White cooperatives—signalling potential operational changes following mounting public criticism and controversy.