Anfaal says framework will prioritise child safety, streamline applications across local councils

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 25 — The Selangor government will soon launch an artificial intelligence-powered portal to help people locate childcare and eldercare centres in the state. Known as the Sejagat, the portal will map registered care facilities and provide users with details...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, July 23 — Selangor is considering introducing a new enactment to ensure care centres across the state offer a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said there are many gaps in...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, May 7 — The state government is aiming for care centres in the state to be registered with the Social Welfare Department, through a special grant announced in January. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said 330 taska, old...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 — The state administration is considering streamlining approval processes under the Speed Selangor initiative by introducing a special category for facilities for the elderly, children, and people with disabilities (PWDs) facilities in response to concerns...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Some 300 foreign children under the age of 10 have been placed in three “Baitul Mahabbah” (care centres) managed by the Malaysian Immigration Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The relevant authorities have been urged to close down all children, persons with disabilities (OKU) and old folks care centres that are not registered with the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to ensure the safety of the occupants.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Six hospitals and five senior citizens’ care centres received zakat contributions totalling RM255,000 from the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) here yesterday.