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
Prof Dr Azlinda Azman appointed new Higher Education DG
KPT said Prof Dr Azlinda Azman is a respected academic and researcher in the field of social work at the national and international levels.
Wed May 31 2023
Nancy to focus on formulation of two new acts
KPWKM will focus on, among others, the formulation of the Elderly Persons Act and the Social Work Profession Act, said its new minister Nancy Shukri.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Social Work Profession Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament this year
The Social Work Profession (PKS) Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament this year, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.
Fri May 13 2022
Social work profession bill in final stage of drafting - Rina
Those in the social work profession would be required to register and issued with certificate by the Social Work Profession Council.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Robin Vogelaar: Serving Dutch Pancakes Laced With A Social Message
Dutchman Robin Vogelaar dispenses social work consultancy while serving pancake parties worldwide. The former Boston Consulting Group consultant tells why he traded his suit and tie for life of travel
Mon Jan 14 2019
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
Shoot your video and intern with Astro Awani
Under the British Council's 'Journalism for Social Good' competition, you may stand a chance to win a three-months internship with Astro AWANI.
Thu Feb 27 2014
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