KAJANG, Feb 9 — There is a need for halfway houses to be set up to accommodate paroled female prisoners and former female inmates who are looking for a job in order to help them reintegrate into society.

KUCHING, Dec 29 — The Cabinet has agreed in principle to establish a special department or institution for children to look after the welfare and interests of the group, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The Immigration Department has denied allegations that the Immigration depot in Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan was overcrowded, and that three other depots were understaffed.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) to restore the function of the Talian Nur 1599 hotline which was previously dedicated to children and operated by trained staff with psychosocial qualifications.