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Minister of Entrepreneur Development Steven Sim Chee Keong has stressed the importance of robust welfare policies in supporting Malaysians facing hardship, highlighting One Hope Charity's efforts in distributing aid across Penang and Malaysia.
The Masjid Tanah parliamentary constituency conducted its Gelombang MADANI Carnival, delivering cash assistance to 2,000 economically disadvantaged residents. Each beneficiary received RM200 to alleviate financial strain.
Malaysia's social work profession has reached a historic milestone with the tabling of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament, delivering formal legal recognition for thousands of practitioners nationwide.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry is petitioning for an extension of the IPR-INSAN programme, which helps B40 entrepreneurs sell cooked food via university vending machines, after observing strong financial gains and consumer benefits.
The Malaysian government has allocated RM15.77 million to SUHAKAM in 2025, representing a RM2.2 million increase over the previous year. The grant covers operational expenses and extends to the Office of the Children's Commissioner.