It's About YOUth: Understanding the world of social workers
Saskia Blume from UNICEF and Malaysian Association of Social Workers' Divaghar Voothayakumar discuss the often-overlooked world of social workers, their critical roles, and the pressing need for legal recognition of social work in Malaysia.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Proposed Social Workers Profession Bill to be tabled in cabinet
The bill, which was in the midst of a final review, is crucial as the country prepares to face old age status by 2030 when the population, aged 60 and above, reaches 15% out of the total population.
Sun Oct 01 2017
Datuk Munirah Hamid, feeding a soul at a time
A mother, a grandmother and an active social worker, Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid is actively involved in the cause she believes in.
Wed May 31 2017
RM70 million provision for SIP 2018 - PM Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today announced that the government agreed with a provision of RM70 million to Socso for the payment of financial benefits relating to SIP for next year.
Mon May 01 2017
Social Workers Bill being drafted to enhance social work delivery, profession - Chew
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is in the process of drafting the Social Workers Bill.
Thu Dec 03 2015
City Hall's one-stop-centres for homeless not just a 'free food' pit stop
The centres also provide an opportunity for social workers to reach out to the homeless and try to find out the root cause of their situation.
Sun Oct 18 2015
Child found chained to porch with dead chicken
A North Carolina social worker has been arrested after her foster child was found chained to the porch of her home with a dead chicken around his neck.
Sun Nov 17 2013
Indeks Kebebasan Media: Malaysia merudum 34 anak tangga, bukan lagi terbaik ASEAN
Malaysia berada di kedudukan 107 dalam Indeks Kebebasan Media Dunia 2024 yang diterbitkan oleh Reporters Without Borders (RSF) berbanding tangga 73 tahun lepas.
Fri May 03 2024
Kebebasan Media: Malaysia merudum 34 tangga, bukan lagi terbaik ASEAN
Kedudukan Malaysia merudum 34 tangga kepada 107 dalam Indeks Kebebasan Akhbar 2024 kelolaan Wartawan Tanpa Sempadan (RSF). Ia sekali gus menjadikan Malaysia bukan lagi yang terbaik di Asean.
Fri May 03 2024
Lembaga pengarah DNB bermesyuarat minggu depan, tentukan syor bagi hala tuju rangkaian 5G kedua - Gobind
Lembaga pengarah Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) yang baru dilantik akan mengadakan mesyuarat pada Selasa depan.
Fri May 03 2024
"Siasatlah...mereka akan tahu apa yang sebenarnya' - Dr Dzulkefly
Dr Dzulkefly berkata pemberian duit raya merupakan amalannya sewaktu menyantuni kakitangan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) dan pesakit di wad.
Fri May 03 2024
Turkiye gantung aktiviti perdagangan dengan Israel
Turkiye menggantung segala aktiviti perdagangan dengan Israel pada Khamis berikutan serangan berterusan rejim itu ke atas Semenanjung Gaza.
Fri May 03 2024
Remaja 13 tahun mengaku bakar anak kucing hidup-hidup
Seorang remaja lelaki berusia 13 tahun mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret pada Jumaat atas satu pertuduhan membakar anak kucing di sebuah pangsapuri, minggu lalu.
Fri May 03 2024
PKR rai ulang tahun 25 tahun dengan penganjuran karnival 11 Mei ini - Nurul Izzah
PKR akan meraikan ulang tahun ke-25 penubuhannya dengan menganjurkan satu karnival terbuka di Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur 11 Mei ini.
Fri May 03 2024
Syed Hamid Albar letak jawatan sebagai Pengerusi Yayasan WIEF
Syed Hamid Albar mengumumkan peletakan jawatannya sebagai Pengerusi Yayasan Forum Ekonomi Islam Sedunia (WIEF), berkuat kuasa 30 April.
Fri May 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: Microsoft to invest RM10.5 bil in cloud, AI services
Microsoft has pledged RM10.5 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing to help develop Malaysia’s AI infrastructure.
Fri May 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: UCLA pro-Palestine students in standoff with police
Hundreds of police officers made their way to the UCLA campus, warning pro-Palestinian demonstrators that they would be arrested for unlawful assembly if they did not leave.
Fri May 03 2024