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 Proposed Social Workers Profession Bill to be tabled in cabinet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51506845357_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
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 Datuk Munirah Hamid, feeding a soul at a time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71496247736_DONNA.jpg)
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 RM70 million provision for SIP 2018 - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/41493616559_SambutanHariPekerja.jpg)
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 Social Workers Bill being drafted to enhance social work delivery, profession - Chew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81444006459_chewmeifun.jpg)
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 City Hall's one-stop-centres for homeless not just a 'free food' pit stop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41445091632_950x600.jpg)
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 Child found chained to porch with dead chicken](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/51384651429_295x200.jpg)
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