By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar
SHAH ALAM, Sept 3 — The first draft of the Selangor Care Economy Policy is to be presented to a research group on September 11, marking the formal beginning of efforts to enhance community support and welfare.
State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said that after the presentation, a feedback session with assemblymen will be held on October 4.
“Once this is done, there may be some revisions to the first draft, followed by a presentation of the second draft. Then, it could be proposed as a motion in the State Legislative Assembly.
“If all goes to plan, we are optimistic the policy can be launched as scheduled in November,” she said.
Anfaal said the policy, which includes five key pillars related to the care economy sector involving children, women and the elderly, is anticipated to be structured over a period of four to five years.
Previously, Anfaal said the Selangor Care Economy Policy would serve as a crucial framework to address the challenges of an ageing population and enhance social well-being.
The five key pillars of the policy are advocacy and promotion, governance and regulation, trained workforce and caregivers, investment and collaboration, and innovation and technology.
