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Singapore's government is undertaking a sweeping review of family support policies to address rising costs of parenthood and digital safety risks, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced ahead of the nation's 61st National Day.
The Malaysian government has greenlit RM160.82 million for 92 mosque construction projects since 2023, with over half already finished. The initiative reflects growing demands from expanding Muslim communities across the nation.
The Penang Port Commission has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring port development benefits extend to all society segments, particularly the disadvantaged, as it celebrates seven decades of operations.
A North Sumatra police officer has been arrested for alleged involvement in the misappropriation of Rp 3.9 billion in social assistance funds. A forensic audit found state losses of approximately Rp 1.9 billion, with irregularities including fictitious beneficiaries and fake procurement receipts.
Authorities in Kota Bharu have detained three Thai women accused of exploiting public compassion through a fake street-vending operation at ATM locations. The scheme allegedly generated substantial daily income through sympathy-based donations.
Selangor has distributed RM200 shopping vouchers to 8,391 non-pensioned Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police veterans to mark Warriors' Day 2026. The state plans to expand the programme next year.
Malaysia is rolling out 19 major waqf projects valued at RM321 million as part of a comprehensive national development strategy. The National Waqf Master Plan 2025–2030 is set for Cabinet approval this year.
Malaysia's National Fishermen's Association (NEKMAT) has more than doubled its profit to over RM25 million in 2025 from RM11 million the previous year, signalling effective management and reinvestment in the nation's fishing community.
Selangor has launched a comprehensive child protection advocacy programme targeting 1.8 million children, addressing rising welfare concerns and involving 250 participants from schools and religious institutions.
Malaysia's Department of Social Welfare has launched the MADANI Adopted Village Programme in Penang, allocating RM600,000 to combine physical infrastructure improvements with skills training and education initiatives aimed at sustainable community development.
Indonesia's troubled free meals programme has lost its National Nutrition Agency chief after less than two months, as President Prabowo reshuffles leadership amid a corruption investigation and widespread operational failures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that the government is exploring ways to increase allocations for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) welfare scheme in the 2027 Budget, with final decisions dependent on Malaysia's economic trajectory.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government may raise payments under its STR and SARA cash assistance schemes if economic conditions improve, with the decision to be assessed during budget deliberations.
Malaysia's Single Mothers Support programme (KasihnITa) has expanded to Sarawak, bringing together multiple government agencies to provide single mothers with financial management training, legal advice on child maintenance, and welfare support.
Malaysia's Finance Ministry is reviewing a proposal to exempt elderly care centres from the eight per cent Sales and Service Tax, responding to concerns about affordability for families.
Malaysia's Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah hosted Singapore First Lady Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam at the Bangi Autism Service Centre, part of the ongoing state visit by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Malaysia.
Malaysia's Parliament convenes today to scrutinise 1MDB debt obligations and recovery efforts, while addressing renewable energy transition challenges and welfare gaps for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the delivery of expanded cash assistance to Malaysian families under the Madani reform agenda, noting that some households are now receiving aid packages reaching RM1,800.