Consider This: Social Work Profession Bill (Part 1) — The Cost of Delay
The long-awaited Social Work Profession Bill, aimed at finally professionalising this sector through mandatory licensing and standards, was set to be tabled this year in Dewan Rakyat but tabling has been delayed. What does it mean for a country when its social support workforce is left unprotected and unregulated? And who bears the real cost of these delays? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Teoh Ai Hua, President of Malaysian Association of Social Workers, which has championed professional social work for five decades now and actively provides training for social workers in government and civil society sectors.
Thu Nov 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: WUF12: World Urban Forum begins in Cairo, Egypt
UN-Habitat’s Chief Of Communications Katerina Bezgachina provides insights into the key themes and trends shaping the conversation at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt.
Mon Nov 04 2024
PM to visit CIIE 2024, officiate Malaysia Pavilion - MATRADE
The Malaysia Pavilion provides a platform for Malaysian companies to gain visibility and explore growth in the Chinese market.
Mon Nov 04 2024
'PROTEGE-Veteran' provides job assurance for retirees
This is an aggressive step by the government to protect the welfare of retirees, said Dr Mohd Hasril Amiruddin.
Mon Oct 21 2024
EPF says Account Fleksibel is optional; expects about RM25 bln withdrawal in first year
Akaun Fleksibel is a new account that provides flexibility for short-term financial needs, where savings can be withdrawn at any time.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban package after Republican battle
Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law that provides billions of dollars of new US aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Come and invest in Malaysia, PM invites German and European firms
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia provides Germany with a strategic gateway into the wider ASEAN market.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Socso urged to build three new rehabilitation centres in five years
Socso not only provides protection in the form of compensation but comprehensive protection including rehabilitation, said Sim Chee Keong.
Mon Jan 15 2024
MCMC not internet police, will block obscene content based on police requests, complaints
Teo Nie Ching said MCMC provides technical assistance in terms of investigation, supplying of information and digital forensic analysis.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: IGEM 2023: Finding eco solutions collaboratively
International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2023, provides an ideal platform for solution providers and green energy businesses to tap into the fast- expanding ASEAN market by showcasing the latest innovations. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Oct 02 2023
LPPKN provides 1,000 free contraceptive quotas for B40 women
This is provided for eligible women from the B40 and high-risk groups in an effort to promote family planning practices in the country.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Sosma must be widely applied to cripple criminal syndicates - Ayob Khan
SOSMA provides for special measures relating to offences against the country to maintain public order and security.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Allo's Rahmah Broadband package offers monthly subscription at only RM69 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said that Allo's Rahmah plan provides internet service with unlimited data throughout the contract period.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Ahmad Zahid given special permission to visit Najib in prison - Saifuddin
Regulation 86 provides the authority to grant the special permission to the director-general of Prisons or the Minister of Home Affairs.
Wed Jun 14 2023
Siti Bainun found guilty of neglecting, abusing Bella
The charge provides imprisonment for up to 20 years or a fine of RM50,000 or both, upon conviction.
Wed May 03 2023