![Number of flood victims in Kelantan rises to 4,530 Number of flood victims in Kelantan rises to 4,530](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701600597_PasirMasbanjirk.jpg)
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 Cost-saving measures will not affect JKM assistance allocation - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658057543_KetuaWanitaPerikat.jpg)
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 Rumah Bonda allowed to reopen but not as care centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656484533_TBBAINUN.jpg)
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 80 pct beggars nabbed in Kelantan are Welfare Dept aid recipients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650718383_PengemisTempatan.jpg)
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 Social Welfare Dept, police rescue girl abused by stepmother](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640476207_JKM.jpg)
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 ready for second wave of floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640794578_TBRINAOHRINA.jpg)
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 JKM clarifies issue involving Rina Harun](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640561135_TBRINAHARUNCUCI.jpg)
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 Flood: JKM refutes claims of neglecting Orang Asli community](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640476207_JKM.jpg)
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 Make sure every flood victim facilitated, receives assistance, PM told JKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639851305_IsmailSabri.jpg)
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 5,731 relief centres identified nationwide to accommodate 1.63 million flood evacuees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639883319_BanjirKlang.jpg)
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 Court orders Siti Bainun's adopter daughter to be handed over to JKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637071975_BondaSitiBainunJ.jpg)
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 No need to renew OKU card every year to get monthly financial assistance - Siti Zailah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636451467_TBSITIZAILAH.jpg)
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 people received aid from JKM worth RM1.1 billion this year until May - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625221256_DatukSeriRinaMohd.jpg)
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 Govt to continue empowering roles of JKM - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618157189_MajlisApresiasiSem.jpg)
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 creates special squad to assist flood-hit victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608432999_MANGSABANJIR.jpg)
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