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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
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Sabah Community Development and People's Wellbeing Ministry allocated RM162.42m this year
TUARAN: The Sabah Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing and its agencies have been allocated over 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. 'Meanwhile, 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 today. 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. 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 mobile One-Stop Social Support Centre (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.
Daily Express
16-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Sabah committed to inclusive social development: CM
Published on: Friday, May 16, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, and Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim with others at the launching of the mobile PSSS. - Pic by CMD TUARAN: The State Government remains committed to ensuring that no Sabahan is left behind in national social development efforts. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the well-being of the people continues to be the core priority of his administration. Advertisement This year, RM162.42 million has been allocated to the Community Development and People's Wellbeing Ministry and its agencies to carry out a range of direct-impact social programmes. A total of RM76.29 million is channelled to assist target groups such as persons with disabilities (PWD), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans, while RM956,000 goes to wellness programmes on family, consumerism, women's development and healthy lifestyles. RM550,000 was also allocated to Pemadam Sabah to address drug abuse, especially among students, and Hajiji thanked the Federal Government and KPWKM for continued aid, including RM300,000 in flood relief and RM2.1 million for 384 temporary evacuation centres. He said the RM330 million in federal financial aid for Sabah this year includes RM315 million already distributed to over 45,000 recipients through the Social Welfare Department. Advertisement Launching the PSSS Mobile, Hajiji described it as a timely response to the growing post-pandemic mental health crisis, urging the public to benefit from the KPWKM 2025 outreach, which spans Tuaran, Papar, Penampang, Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau. * 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
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Sabah committed to strengthening people's wellbeing agenda, says Hajiji
Hajiji accompanied by Nancy, flagging off the KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih Convoy at Astaka Padang Tuaran on Friday. TUARAN (May 16): The State Government remains steadfast in its commitment to ensure that the people of Sabah are not left behind in the country's social development progress. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor underscored that the wellbeing of the people continues to be a key agenda under the state's administration. He said the State Government has allocated RM162.42 million this year to the Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing Sabah and its agencies to implement a wide range of social programmes that directly benefit the people. 'This year, the government has channelled RM76.29 million to assist persons with disabilities (OKU), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans through various targeted aid schemes. 'Meanwhile, RM956,000 has also been allocated for people's wellbeing programmes, covering aspects such as family development, consumer education, women's empowerment and healthy living,' he said when officiating the Kembara Kasih 2025 Programme by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) and the launch of the Mobile Local Social Support Centre (PSSS) in Tuaran on Friday. In addition, Hajiji said RM550,000 was channelled to the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) Sabah to support efforts to curb drug abuse, particularly among school students. He also expressed his appreciation to the Federal Government, especially KPWKM, for extending various forms of aid and services to the people of Sabah. This includes RM300,000 in flood relief aid for Sabah in 2025 through the National Welfare Foundation (YKN) and RM2.1 million allocated to support the needs of 384 Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS) during flood disasters statewide. According to him, RM330 million under the Federal Government's 2025 Financial Assistance Programme has been allocated for Sabah, with RM315 million distributed to 45,572 aid recipients under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). 'This effort reflects the Federal Government's serious attention to the wellbeing of the people of Sabah and its readiness to further strengthen the social safety net,' he said. Touching on the launch of the mobile PSSS, Hajiji described the initiative as a timely response to the increasingly concerning mental health crisis across the country, particularly in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. He cited a report by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) which revealed that more than five million Malaysians suffer from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and stress, including a rise in suicide cases. 'This mobile PSSS is expected to reach rural communities and provide much-needed psychosocial support, including for those affected by divorce, abuse, unemployment and financial hardship,' he said. Hajiji also called on the public, especially those located along the KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih route, to attend and make full use of the range of services offered throughout the programme. The KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih programme involves two main zones in Sabah namely Tuaran, Papar and Penampang (Zone 1); and Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau (Zone 2). It brings together various government agencies on the ground to deliver comprehensive welfare services to the people. Hajiji expressed hope that such programmes would continue and be expanded to other areas in the future as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance the wellbeing of the people. Present at the KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih Convoy was the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
