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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebutted criticism labelling him a gambling advocate, asserting that his government has significantly curtailed special lottery draws from 22 to just eight per year.
The National Population and Family Development Board stresses that cultivating responsible men requires deliberate parenting from childhood, with fathers playing an active role in household matters to support and empower their partners.
PKR Vice-President Saifuddin Nasution says Malays face greater threats from poverty and drug addiction than from other ethnic groups, citing alarming addiction rates in several states.
A new SARA business partner on Pulau Bum-Bum near Semporna is transforming access to government assistance for over 25,000 island residents, eliminating the need for costly boat trips to the mainland.
An academic from Universiti Utara Malaysia has challenged persistent negative stereotypes about Bukit Malut in Langkawi, arguing that official data contradicts claims linking the settlement to Rohingya communities and drug trafficking.
The Dewan Negara has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to regulate practitioners, set competency standards, and protect public welfare.
Kelantan authorities have detained three Thai women accused of using emotional manipulation to solicit money from ATM customers in Kota Bharu, allegedly earning up to RM300 daily through what officials describe as a coordinated sympathy-seeking scheme.
Malaysia's waqf sector is experiencing significant expansion through JAWHAR's 19 flagship projects valued at RM321 million. The National Waqf Master Plan 2025-2030 awaits Cabinet notification, with all state Islamic councils already pledging support.
Selangor has launched a comprehensive child protection advocacy campaign aimed at safeguarding 1.8 million children across the state. The initiative, launched at Sultan Abdul Aziz Silver Jubilee Hall in Shah Alam, brings together schools, tahfiz institutions, and government agencies to address rising welfare concerns.
Authorities in Selangor have arrested a female student after a newborn's body was discovered at a hostel in Kuala Langat. The case has prompted renewed focus on safeguarding measures at student accommodation facilities.
Malaysia's National Registration Department has received 4,598 late birth registration applications in the first seven months of 2024, with officials warning of serious consequences for children denied access to education, healthcare and identity documents.
The Finance Ministry is reviewing a proposal to exempt elderly care centres from the 8% Sales and Service Tax, responding to concerns that the levy has burdened families already grappling with high living costs.