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Daily Express
20-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Mobile centre proposed to aid women facing domestic violence
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: Nordina (front row, left) talking to a woman during the Jelajah Kasih PSSS programme. PENAMPANG: The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) suggested setting up mobile Local Social Support Centres (PSSS) in Sabah to help women facing domestic violence cases. YKN Chief Executive Officer Nordina Haron said the centres would act as a bridge to assist women facing problems, especially in rural areas, file complaints easily to the authorities without thinking of transport costs to the city. Advertisement PSSS also has the MyPSSS app that allows complaints to be channelled directly to agencies under the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) through Talian Kasih, such as the Social Welfare Department, to help families with disabled children, reports of missing children and psychosocial complaints. 'The centres connect to all social issues faced by society that not only will be helped by TKN but also ministries and agencies,' she told reporters at the Jelajah Kasih PSSS programme here on Sunday that was officiated by Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. The programme was held in conjunction with Kembara Kasih KPWKM 2025, involving two main zones in Sabah - Zone 1 (Tuaran, Papar and Penampang) and Zone 2 (Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau). On Jelajah Kasih PSSS, Nordina said over 2,000 psychosocial cases were recorded throughout the three days it was held in Sabah, including cost of living issues, work related problems, as well as family and abuse issues. Advertisement 'When we receive cases like these, YKN plays its role to bring them to the related ministry or agency, but if it involves family issues, YKN will refer to the National Population and Family Development Board,' she said. The local tagline 'sa dengar, sa tulung bah' (I listen, I help) displayed on the PSSS bus boosts the confidence of locals to meet with counsellors to express their burdens, she said, adding that the response has been so welcoming that the PSSS counter was the focal point throughout the event. 'We hope that the two PSSS buses can reach more people not only in the towns but also rural areas,' she said, adding that the buses will be brought to an area depending on the situation at hand. The buses have special counselling rooms for those meeting the counsellors so that they can talk about their problems calmly and comfortably. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
18-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
PSSS helps 2,000 in Sabah, expands mental health access in rural areas
Ewon (centre) speaks to Nordina at the mobile PSSS, as Chong looks on. KOTA KINABALU (May 19): Pusat Sokongan Sosial Setempat (PSSS) by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) have proven vital in providing exposure and access to the importance of emotional support and mental health, including in rural areas, in conjunction with the 2025 Kembara Kasih roadshow. Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) chief executive officer Nordina Haron informed that throughout the state-level roadshow, the mobile PSSS have recorded 2,000 cases from local residents. Nordina said this proves the acceptance of the people for such initiatives, especially for those who may not have access to such services or are hesitant to speak out on sensitive issues. 'Many local residents took the opportunity to receive guidance and direct intervention from counsellors, involving various levels of society including school students, women, seniors and even men. 'This shows that awareness of the importance of mental health is increasing,' she said during the roadshow's PSSS 'Sa Dengar, Sa Tulung Bah' programme in Donggongon yesterday. Penampang Member of Parliament Datuk Ewon Benedick officiated the event. Among the services offered at the PSSS include holistic psychosocial support to the community by focusing on immediate relief through counselling sessions, guidance, intervention, art therapy, psycho-education, consultation and referral for welfare assistance to relevant departments or agencies. PSSS is operated by experienced, certified and registered counsellors with the Malaysian Counsellors Board. Throughout this Kembara Kasih KPWKM Sabah 2025 roadshow, YKN has provided two mobile PSSS to support the community in Sabah. Ewon (third left) and Nordina (third right) give the thumbs up at the mobile PSSS. At second left is Chong. 'Through the operation of this mobile PSSS, it can increase the reach of PSSS services, especially in rural areas with less social development so that the benefits can be provided holistically. 'Close collaboration with local agencies, community leaders, and volunteers also plays an important role in ensuring that PSSS services reach the target group,' said Nordina. The implementation of the PSSS is not limited to the Kembara Kasih 2025 programme alone, as YKN has implemented the roadshow in various locations including rural areas before. This initiative will be continued in stages. In addition to PSSS, YKN also provided aid through the Ziarah Kasih series throughout the programme. This assistance involves delivering cash assistance to individuals and families identified as eligible, as part of efforts to provide comprehensive support to the community in need. Also present was Penampang Municipal Council president Francis Chong. mental health Nordina Haron Pusat Sokongan Sosial Setempat
Barnama
18-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
KPWKM Moots Setting Up Mobile PSSS In Sabah Under YKN For Pyschosocial Support Services
PENAMPANG, May 18 (Bernama) -- The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) has suggested setting up mobile Local Social Support Centres (PSSS) in Sabah to help women facing domestic violence cases in the state. YKN chief executive officer Nordina Haron said the centres would act as a bridge to assist women facing problems especially in rural areas file complaints easily to the authorities without thinking of transport costs to the city. PSSS also has the MyPSSS app that allows complaints to be channelled directly to agencies under the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) through Talian Kasih, such as the Social Welfare Department to help families with disabled children, reports of missing children and psychosocial complaints. "The centres connect to all social issues faced by society that not only will be helped by TKN but also ministries and agencies,' she told reporters at the Jelajah Kasih PSSS programme here today that was officiated by Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. The programme was held in conjunction with Kembara Kasih KPWKM 2025, involving two main zones in Sabah - Zone 1 (Tuaran, Papar and Penampang) and Zone 2 (Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau). On Jelajah Kasih PSSS, Nordina said over 2,000 psychosocial cases were recorded throughout the three days it was held in Sabah, including cost of living issues, work related problems, as well as family and abuse issues. "When we receive cases like these, YKN plays its role to bring them to the related ministry or agency, but if it involves family issues, YKN will refer to the National Population and Family Development Board,' she said. The local tagline 'sa dengar, sa tulung bah' (I listen, I help) displayed on the PSSS bus boosts the confidence of locals to meet with counsellors to express their burdens, she said, adding that the response has been so welcoming that the PSSS counter was the focal point throughout the event. "We hope that the two PSSS buses can reach more people not only in the towns but also rural areas,' she said, adding that the buses will be brought to an area depending on the situation at hand.
Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
RM162 million for social programmes: Chief Minister
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Hajiji (sixth from left) flagging off the KPWKM Kembara Kasih Programme. Tuaran: The State Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing and its agencies have been allocated more than RM162 million this year to implement various social programmes that benefit the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said RM76.29 million of the allocation is for the benefit of persons with disabilities (PwD), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans through the implementation of various specifically targeted assistance schemes. Advertisement 'RM956,000 is allocated for programmes on people's wellbeing, covering aspects of family, consumerism, women's development and healthy lifestyles,' he said at the opening of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's (KPWKM) Kembara Kasih Programme and the opening of the Sabah Mobile Local Social Support Centre (PSSS), here, Friday. Also present was Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Hajiji said RM550,000 was channelled to the Sabah Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam) for programmes to curb drug abuse, especially among school students. He said KPWKM had also channelled various forms of assistance and services to the people of Sabah, including the Sabah Flood Disaster Assistance 2025. Advertisement The allocation included by the National Welfare Foundation of RM300,000 and RM2.1 million allocated for the needs of 384 relief centres in the State. According to the Chief Minister, under the Federal Financial Assistance Programme, RM330 million had been allocated, of which RM315 million is for distribution to 45,572 aid recipients under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Regarding the launch of the PSSS, Hajiji described the initiative as a timely and necessary response to the nation's growing mental health crisis. This comes in light of reports from the Health Ministry, revealing that more than five million Malaysians are currently struggling with depression, anxiety and stress, alongside a concerning rise in suicide cases. 'It is hoped that this mobile PSSS will be able to reach rural communities and provide much-needed psychosocial support, including for those affected by divorce, abuse, unemployment and financial burdens," he said. The KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih programme involves two main zones in Sabah, namely Tuaran, Papar and Penampang (Zone 1), as well as Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau (Zone 2), bringing together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services to the people. It brings together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services directly to the people. Hajiji also expressed hope that such programmes will continue and be expanded to other areas in the future as part of efforts to further enhance the people's wellbeing. Among the services provided are cervical cancer screenings (HPV DNA tests), JKM assistance checks, psychosocial support, women's legal aid services, Mobile Family Centre services, information on the National Women's Policy by the Women's Development Department (JPW), the Talian Kasih 15999 helpline, the Karnival Kasih Madani, Rahmah sales and women entrepreneurs' sales. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
RM162m for social programmes: Chief Minister
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Hajiji (sixth from left) flagging off the KPWKM Kembara Kasih Programme. Tuaran: The State Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing and its agencies have been allocated more than RM162 million this year to implement various social programmes that benefit the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said RM76.29 million of the allocation is for the benefit of persons with disabilities (PwD), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans through the implementation of various specifically targeted assistance schemes. Advertisement 'RM956,000 is allocated for programmes on people's wellbeing, covering aspects of family, consumerism, women's development and healthy lifestyles,' he said at the opening of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's (KPWKM) Kembara Kasih Programme and the opening of the Sabah Mobile Local Social Support Centre (PSSS), here, Friday. Also present was Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Hajiji said RM550,000 was channelled to the Sabah Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam) for programmes to curb drug abuse, especially among school students. He said KPWKM had also channelled various forms of assistance and services to the people of Sabah, including the Sabah Flood Disaster Assistance 2025. Advertisement The allocation included by the National Welfare Foundation of RM300,000 and RM2.1 million allocated for the needs of 384 relief centres in the State. According to the Chief Minister, under the Federal Financial Assistance Programme, RM330 million had been allocated, of which RM315 million is for distribution to 45,572 aid recipients under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Regarding the launch of the PSSS, Hajiji described the initiative as a timely and necessary response to the nation's growing mental health crisis. This comes in light of reports from the Health Ministry, revealing that more than five million Malaysians are currently struggling with depression, anxiety and stress, alongside a concerning rise in suicide cases. 'It is hoped that this mobile PSSS will be able to reach rural communities and provide much-needed psychosocial support, including for those affected by divorce, abuse, unemployment and financial burdens," he said. The KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih programme involves two main zones in Sabah, namely Tuaran, Papar and Penampang (Zone 1), as well as Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau (Zone 2), bringing together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services to the people. It brings together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services directly to the people. Hajiji also expressed hope that such programmes will continue and be expanded to other areas in the future as part of efforts to further enhance the people's wellbeing. Among the services provided are cervical cancer screenings (HPV DNA tests), JKM assistance checks, psychosocial support, women's legal aid services, Mobile Family Centre services, information on the National Women's Policy by the Women's Development Department (JPW), the Talian Kasih 15999 helpline, the Karnival Kasih Madani, Rahmah sales and women entrepreneurs' sales. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
