By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Sept 2 — Selangor has collaborated with Australia’s Technical and Further Education Victoria to offer a micro-certification course in early childhood education. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the programme,...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 30 — The Selangor Care Economy Policy, expected to be launched this November, will form the crucial framework to address the challenges of an ageing nation. State executive councillor for social welfare and women empowerment Anfaal Saari said the...

Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — Selangor has launched the Women’s Economic Development Fund (DEW) to enhance the competitiveness of handicraft entrepreneurs. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Shari said the programme, designed in collaboration with...

SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — All relief centres in Selangor should be reassessed to ensure they are comfortable for disaster victims, said state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — State executive councillor for women's development Anfaal Saari has called upon women Islamic preachers to be more active in spreading goodness so as to build a more harmonious society. She described the faith as rahmatan lil ‘alamin (a mercy to...

by Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Aug 23 — A total of 4,417 working mothers have received the MamaKerja incentive of RM1,000 to help alleviate childcare costs as of this August, according to the state executive councillor for women empowerment Anfaal Saari. She said her office has received...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 — The state government has set aside RM35,000 for the Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) scholarship programme, intended for individuals pursuing doctorates in gender studies. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said...

By Sheeda Fathil  GOMBAK, Aug 1 — Selangor aims to expand the Federal government’s Kasih Kanak-Kanak child protection programme across all districts as part of its concerted effort to bring down the number of child abuse and neglect cases in the state to zero.  State executive councillor for...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 30 — The state government has introduced several assistance schemes to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), as Malaysia has recorded a downward trend since 2010. State executive councillor for women empowerment and social welfare Anfaal Saari said...

By Danial Dzulkifly SELANGOR is leading the development of a care economy in Malaysia, addressing rising demand as the country becomes an ageing nation. Its care economy initiative recognises the economic contribution of childcare and elderly care, acknowledges the contribution of paid...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 22 — The Selangor administration will convene with stakeholders next month to discuss unified safety standards for childcare centres. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said participants of the August 8 meeting will...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 19 — Selangor is strengthening cooperation with various quarters to address women's issues, including safety protection and the empowerment of the family institution. State executive councillor for women's development and welfare Anfaal Saari said...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 18 — The state has received 35,824 requests for Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) since applications were reopened July 5. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the new applications will be processed...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, July 18 — Selangor will present nine resolutions on child protection and welfare at the national symposium in September this year, said state executive councillor for social welfare and women empowerment Anfaal Saari. Its finalised resolutions will include...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, July 17 — Selangor will soon launch a module to raise awareness and the need to care for disabled children. State executive councillor for social welfare and women empowerment Anfaal Saari said the module was developed to assist parents in managing and...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, July 12 — Selangor has become the first state in Malaysia to specifically offer services to those living with cerebral palsy. State executive councillor for social welfare and women empowerment Anfaal Saari said the Cerebral Palsy Care Unit (CPCU) was launched today...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 11 — Selangor is evaluating the digital distribution for the Skim Mesra Usia Emas (SMUE), said state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari. She said the new method, implemented last year, will be monitored. “The digital...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 10 — Selangor is studying the implementation of flexible working arrangements for parents to ensure better work-life balance, said state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari. State subsidiary Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) has...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor government is offering one-off aid for those intending to open nurseries and kindergartens but are financially struggling. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari announced this at the Selangor State...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 6 — Selangor will hold seminars to educate teenagers about puberty and safe sex, as part of new initiatives introduced in the First Selangor Plan (RS-1) mid-term review. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the...