Tag: Social Services
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Christmas Without Food and Gifts: Families Struggling to Afford It
Rising Hardship as Christmas Approaches For many households, Christmas is meant to be a time of sharing—good meals, gifts for children, and moments of quiet celebration. But as living costs rise and wages stagnate in parts of the country, social services warn that Christmas could stretch families to their limits. The familiar holly and sparkle…
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Mother Found Guilty of Neglecting Autistic Son in Petaling Jaya: A Case Spotlight
Guilty Verdict Brings Attention to Child Welfare and Disability Care The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court has convicted Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of six-year-old autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, on charges of neglect that could have caused him physical harm two years ago. The ruling underscores ongoing concerns about safeguarding vulnerable children, particularly those…
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NCSS to Appoint New CEO as Lim Shung Yar Takes Lead
Introduction: A new chapter for the National Council of Social Service The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) will welcome a new chief executive officer next year, when Mr Lim Shung Yar steps into the role. The Public Service Division (PSD) senior director will assume the position as Designate CEO on November 1 and fully…