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The Star
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Women facing marital problems should use proper channels, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Women who are experiencing emotional distress or facing marital problems are advised to seek help and support through proper channels. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry offered various platforms for assistance which serve as a space for individuals to express their feelings and be directed to appropriate support and intervention. She added that this includes the Talian Kasih 15999 helpline. "We want them to reach out so they can receive advice and guidance on where to go for help. Sometimes they don't know the right channels and end up in the wrong places. "If they are facing depression or other issues, they can call 15999 to pour their feelings, and from there, they will be guided. This is the correct step and platform,' she told reporters after launching the Kasih Ibu Tunggal (KasihnITa) 2025 programme on Tuesday (July 15). She also encouraged women facing issues such as domestic violence to seek help through the One-Stop Social Support Centre (PSSS) under her ministry, which provided counselling and guidance from professionals. PSSS is an initiative by the ministry through the National Welfare Foundation (YKN) that aims to provide immediate assistance to those in need, particularly in addressing psychosocial issues within the community. - Bernama
Malaysiakini
15-07-2025
- General
- Malaysiakini
Minister urges women with marital problems to use proper channels
Women who are experiencing emotional distress or facing marital problems were advised to seek help and support through proper channels. Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri said her ministry offered various platforms for assistance. They include the Talian Kasih 15999 helpline, which serves as a space for individuals to express their feelings and be directed to appropriate support and intervention.
Barnama
15-07-2025
- General
- Barnama
Women Facing Marital Problems Urged To Use Proper Channels
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Women who are experiencing emotional distress or facing marital problems are advised to seek help and support through proper channels. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry offered various platforms for assistance, including Talian Kasih 15999 helpline, which served as a space for individuals to express their feelings and be directed to appropriate support and intervention. 'We want them to reach out so they can receive advice and guidance on where to go for help. Sometimes they don't know the right channels and end up in the wrong places.
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Over 4,000 child abuse cases in Penang since 2010
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 4,080 child abuse cases have been recorded by the Penang Social Welfare Department since 2010, with 201 cases reported this year up to April. State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said these included physical, sexual and emotional abuse cases which occurred in the five districts in the state. "Of the cases recorded this year, 113 cases involved girls while 88 involved boys and this breakdown shows a long-standing pattern where girls are more likely to be sexual abuse victims. "However, physical and emotional abuse happens at almost identical rates between both genders. Last year, abuse cases rose significantly by 41.9 per cent to 519 cases compared to 2023," she said when contacted by Bernama today. She said that while the numbers are concerning, it also reflects a growing public awareness to report such cases as a result of the various advocacy and educational initiatives taken by the state government over the past few years. Lim also praised the quick action taken by schools to report these cases, citing the recent case involving a 12-year-old girl who is suspected of being abused by her parents. "I view the quick response by the school in reporting the recent abuse case as an important achievement. It proves that the message of child protection has reached the grassroots level, which is the result of the state government's efforts through various awareness programmes," she said. On May 22, police arrested a couple to assist in investigations into the alleged abuse of their 12-year-old daughter, who sustained bruises and cuts on her back — believed to be the result of caning at a house in Sungai Ara near here. Meanwhile, Lim said that in tackling such cases, the state government appreciates the support from its strategic partners, such as the Children's Protection Society (CPS), The Salvation Army, St Nicholas, Women's Centre for Change and Women's Service Centre (PPW), who are always ready to provide temporary shelter for the victims, in addition to working closely with the Social Welfare Department. She added that the state government, together with the relevant agencies, is continuously strengthening collaboration to address the issue of abuse through various initiatives, such as the Child Protection Advocacy Programme, in 30 schools that are aimed at educating children about their rights, identifying abuse situations, and providing information on help channels such as the Talian Kasih 15999 hotline. She said the state government also implemented the TASKA Registration Advocacy Programme to ensure childcare centres operate legally, safely and in compliance with standards, while advocacy programmes are also being actively planned at eight Child Activity Centres (PAKK) as an integrated move to address issues of child abuse and neglect. Lim said the welfare department provides various forms of assistance to help the victims and families, such as immediate protection orders, temporary placement as well as placement in safe institutions, such as Children's Home, Taman Sinar Harapan or Kompleks Penyayang Sinar Kasih, if necessary. She added that counselling services, psychosocial intervention and financial assistance, such as the Child Aid and Foster Child Assistance, as well as legal action, are also provided to ensure that the physical and emotional well-being of the children is safeguarded. She reiterated the important role played by society and urged the public to be more sensitive and to immediately report to the authorities if they suspect any incident of abuse or contact Talian Kasih. She also encouraged community involvement in the rehabilitation process through the Community-Based Rehabilitation (PBK) approach, as well as support networks like the Child Welfare Team, Child Protection Team and active welfare department volunteers on the ground.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
4,080 child abuse cases recorded in Penang since 2010, advocacy programmes enhanced
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 4,080 child abuse cases have been recorded by the Penang Social Welfare Department (JKM) since 2010, with 201 cases reported this year up to April. State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said these included physical, sexual and emotional abuse cases which occurred in the five districts in the state. 'Of the cases recorded this year, 113 cases involved girls while 88 involved boys and this breakdown shows a long-standing pattern where girls are more likely to be sexual abuse victims. 'However, physical and emotional abuse happens at almost identical rates between both genders. Last year, abuse cases rose significantly by 41.9 per cent to 519 cases compared to 2023,' she said when contacted by Bernama today. She said that while the numbers are concerning, it also reflects a growing public awareness to report such cases as a result of the various advocacy and educational initiatives taken by the state government over the past few years. Lim also praised the quick action taken by schools to report these cases, citing the recent case involving a 12-year-old girl who is suspected of being abused by her parents. 'I view the quick response by the school in reporting the recent abuse case as an important achievement. It proves that the message of child protection has reached the grassroots level, which is the result of the state government's efforts through various awareness programmes,' she said. On Tuesday (May 20), media reported that the police arrested a couple to assist in the investigation of a 12-year-old girl who sustained bruises and cuts on her back, believed to have been caused by caning in an incident at a house in Sungai Ara near here. Meanwhile, Lim said that in tackling such cases, the state government appreciates the support from its strategic partners, such as the Children's Protection Society (CPS), The Salvation Army, St Nicholas, Women's Centre for Change and Women's Service Centre (PPW), who are always ready to provide temporary shelter for the victims, in addition to working closely with JKM. She added that the state government, together with the relevant agencies, is continuously strengthening collaboration to address the issue of abuse through various initiatives, such as the Child Protection Advocacy Programme, in 30 schools that are aimed at educating children about their rights, identifying abuse situations, and providing information on help channels such as the Talian Kasih 15999 hotline. In addition, she said the state government also implemented the TASKA Registration Advocacy Programme to ensure childcare centres operate legally, safely and in compliance with standards, while advocacy programmes are also being actively planned at eight Child Activity Centres (PAKK) as an integrated move to address issues of child abuse and neglect. Lim said JKM provides various forms of assistance to help the victims and families, such as immediate protection orders, temporary placement as well as placement in safe institutions, such as Children's Home, Taman Sinar Harapan or Kompleks Penyayang Sinar Kasih, if necessary. She added that counselling services, psychosocial intervention and financial assistance, such as Child Aid (BKK) and Foster Child Assistance (BAP), as well as legal action, are also provided to ensure that the physical and emotional well-being of the children is safeguarded. She reiterated the important role played by society and urged the public to be more sensitive and to immediately report to the authorities if they suspect any incident of abuse or contact Talian Kasih. She also encouraged community involvement in the rehabilitation process through the Community-Based Rehabilitation (PBK) approach, as well as support networks like the Child Welfare Team (PKKK), Child Protection Team (PPKK) and active JKM volunteers on the ground.
