Unwed and unwanted, Chinese single mothers fight for rights
Single mothers have it rough as out-of-wedlock births are frowned upon, and where only married women can claim maternity benefits.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Two million single mothers, orphans in Afghanistan waiting for humanitarian aid
Abdul Majeed said the number may be higher, especially in rural areas.
Fri Nov 19 2021
MCO: Kelantan allocates RM4.5 mln to help single mothers
Mumtaz said among others, the state government also provided an allocation of RM20,000 for assistance to orphans.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Claims of single mothers seeking aid from church will be investigated - Zulkifli
Three Muslim single mothers allegedly had to seek financial assistance from the church after their aid application was rejected by the zakat or related agencies.
Fri Apr 30 2021
161,909 single moms to receive RM300 special aid - Rina
A total of 161,909 applicants are eligible to receive the special assistance for single mothers under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana).
Sat Dec 05 2020
RM102 million PENJANA fund for single mother, disabled
Of the total allocation, RM45 million was ear-marked for single mothers while RM57 million was for additional assistance to the disabled.
Mon Jun 22 2020
PENJANA proves government's concern for handicapped, single mother
The social assistance was focused on helping over 300,000 disabled group and single mothers by giving them RM300 on a one-off basis.
Sun Jun 14 2020
Single moms, OKUs to get RM300 one-off aid
People with disabilities (OKU) and single mothers will receive a RM300 one-off aid to ease the burden of the COVID-19 impact.
Fri Jun 05 2020
This agency bakes creativity with purpose for single mothers
For a start, m/SIX employees spent the weekend at SuperMum Bakery to lend a helping hand with their Ramadan-Raya baking orders.
Thu May 30 2019
Late birth registration period extended to 60 days
The period for late registration of births will be extended from 42 to 60 days to allow parents or single mothers in confinement to care for the baby prior to appearing before the registrar of births.
Thu Nov 24 2016
One-stop centre for single mothers at UTC beginning June
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry would set up a one-stop centre for single mothers at Urban Transformation Centres (UTC) nationwide beginning June, this year.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Task force to identify single mom's problems
A task force will be formed to identify problems faced by single mothers in the country, said Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun.
Sun Oct 11 2015
Action plan for single mothers to be launched next month
Datuk Seri Najib said single mothers and female-headed households were often socially and economically disadvantaged.
Mon Sep 28 2015
DBKL to set up shelter for homeless - Tengku Adnan
DBKL will set up a shelter for the homeless in the capital in addition to Anjung Singgah provided by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.
Sun Jul 06 2014
UTM creates website to help single mothers
UTM has created a website for single mothers, especially those in Johor, to obtain information on aid they can obtain from government agencies.
Thu Jan 30 2014