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Indonesia's troubled free meals programme faces fresh turmoil after its leader resigned due to health concerns linked to budget management stress. The appointment of a Prabowo aide signals political intervention in a flagship initiative plagued by corruption probes and implementation failures.
Malaysia's government is channelling savings from its targeted RON95 petrol subsidy mechanism into expanded social assistance programmes and food security initiatives rather than retaining them as fiscal surplus, the Ministry of Finance has clarified.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government is exploring a larger allocation for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah assistance programme in its 2027 Budget, contingent on Malaysia's economic trajectory.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the MADANI Government may raise STR and SARA cash assistance levels, contingent on Malaysia's economic performance and forthcoming budget allocations.
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has launched its KasihnITa single mothers support programme in Sarawak, bringing together government agencies to provide financial counselling, legal advice, and welfare assistance.
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered comprehensive reviews of two major initiatives—his free meal programme and Red and White cooperatives—signalling potential policy restructuring amid mounting controversies, protests, and financial scrutiny.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a regulated profession and establishing the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to oversee practitioners and set standards.
Malaysia's Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah and Singapore First Lady Jane Ittogi toured the Bangi Autism Service Centre, with officials highlighting over 93,000 registered autism cases nationally and strengthening bilateral ties.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated RM2,000 to a gravedigger in Terengganu suffering from mouth cancer. Rosli Abdullah, 52, is awaiting surgery and will be registered for e-Kasih assistance.
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Malaysia's Parliament convenes this week with key focus on outstanding 1MDB liabilities, renewable energy transition progress, and support for vulnerable populations including the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Tabung Haji and Bank Islam have jointly launched the DAYA INSANI programme with RM1 million in funding to provide skills training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth and orphans across Malaysia.
A Shanghai court has granted guardianship rights to a 71-year-old man for his mentally disabled neighbour in the city's first such case between unrelated individuals, culminating decades of family-led care.
Perak's Sejahtera MADANI programme, which has channelled RM2.3 million to around 2,000 residents, is receiving an extra RM3 million to reach more micro-entrepreneurs, low-income families and students across the state.
Malaysia's Talian Kasih 15999 helpline has fielded 9,327 domestic violence complaints between 2022 and May 2025, with all resolved cases receiving protective orders or shelter placement, Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying disclosed in Parliament.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council has inaugurated a new Zakat Distribution Centre in Batu, designed to accelerate assistance delivery and strengthen community outreach across welfare schemes.
Police have launched separate investigations into allegations that two elderly residents sustained injuries at a care centre in Sungai Petani, raising fresh concerns about standards and oversight in Malaysia's elderly care sector.
The MADANI government reinforced its commitment to the Ziarah Kasih programme, a direct assistance initiative targeting vulnerable Malaysians. Political officials visited elderly residents in Mersing, delivering healthcare equipment and financial contributions as part of broader efforts to ease hardship among marginalised communities.
Over 224,000 Orang Asli across Peninsular Malaysia are benefiting from comprehensive government initiatives covering education, healthcare, business support and infrastructure development as part of Malaysia MADANI aspirations.
A Swedish court has rejected a Hong Kong couple's appeal against transferring their four-year-old daughter Lily's guardianship to foster parents. The parents now face similar custody challenges in Hong Kong over their infant son.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured the urban poor that their rights and aspirations remain central to government policy, citing the Bukit Kiara project as evidence of the administration's commitment to inclusive development.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's economic advancement must benefit all Malaysians, particularly those in rural areas, not just large-scale and high-tech initiatives.