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Parliamentary figures on autism mask a broader crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of disabled children in Malaysia. With only 2.6% of the estimated disabled child population registered, systemic gaps in healthcare access, specialist staffing, and early intervention services demand urgent government attention.
Malaysian authorities in Kota Bharu have detained three Thai women suspected of running a sympathy-exploitation scheme at automated teller machines, earning up to RM300 daily through public donations.
More than 400 Islamic finance professionals gathered in Terengganu for Malaysia's National Baitulmal Convention 2026, focusing on how digital technology and innovative financial instruments can strengthen Baitulmal institutions' role in driving economic growth across Muslim communities.
Selangor is escalating its child protection efforts through a comprehensive advocacy programme involving 250 participants from 52 schools and religious institutions, addressing growing concerns around child welfare in Malaysia's most populous state.
Malaysia's Department of Social Welfare has launched an ambitious community transformation programme in Nibong Tebal, Penang, combining infrastructure improvements with skills training and educational initiatives to lift rural living standards and reduce socio-economic disparities.
The chief of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency has resigned citing health issues, becoming the second leadership change in over a month. The agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's free meals programme faces severe budget cuts and a corruption investigation.
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed a comprehensive review of two major government programmes—a Rp 268 trillion free school meals initiative and the Red and White cooperatives—signalling a significant policy recalibration amid mounting public criticism and controversy.
The government's SARA cashless aid programme has achieved near-universal uptake among nearly nine million monthly recipients, generating RM3.45 billion in transactions so far this year and strengthening the social safety net for lower-income Malaysians.
The Malaysian government is examining whether to exempt elderly care centres from the eight percent Sales and Service Tax, amid concerns that the levy is burdening families already struggling with high living costs.
Malaysia's Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah and Singapore First Lady Jane Ittogi toured the Bangi Autism Service Centre near Kuala Lumpur during Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's state visit, strengthening bilateral relations and advancing autism awareness.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated RM2,000 to a gravedigger with mouth cancer in Kuala Terengganu. The recipient, Rosli Abdullah, 52, will also be registered for e-Kasih assistance.
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Malaysia's Parliament convenes to examine lingering 1MDB liabilities, renewable energy transition progress, and welfare provisions for seniors and persons with disabilities amid ongoing policy scrutiny.
Malaysia's domestic trade ministry is examining ways to assist Peninsular island communities that depend on private boats for daily transport, particularly under the BUDI MADANI subsidy scheme, addressing concerns about higher fuel consumption.
Malaysia's People's Income Initiative has reached 7,787 households in nearly three years, with beneficiaries earning monthly incomes exceeding RM2,000. The programme tackles food insecurity and living costs while complementing existing poverty reduction efforts.
The Sejahtera MADANI initiative in Perak has distributed RM2.3 million to 2,000 beneficiaries and secured RM3 million in additional funding to expand support for entrepreneurs, low-income earners, and high-achieving students.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council has inaugurated a new Zakat Distribution Centre in Batu, modernising its welfare delivery system and strengthening community support across the Federal Territories.
Malaysia's Department of Orang Asli Development reports that 224,559 indigenous community members are benefiting from comprehensive government initiatives spanning education, healthcare, business support and infrastructure development.