Tag: Social Welfare
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Rawalpindi Crackdown: 181 Professional Beggars Nabbed in 12 Days
Overview of the crackdown In a sustained bid to curb organized begging and improve public safety, Rawalpindi police have intensified their crackdown against professional beggars. Over the past 12 days, authorities report the arrest of 181 individuals from across the city, following directives from the City Police Officer Rawalpindi, Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani. The operation…
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Rawalpindi Police Crackdown: 181 Professional Beggars Nabbed in 12 Days
Hard-Nosed Crackdown underpins Rawalpindi’s Street Safety Drive In a sustained effort to address street begging and related offenses, the Rawalpindi Police have intensified their operations over the last 12 days, arresting a total of 181 individuals identified as professional beggars. The crackdown comes on the directives of City Police Officer Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani, who…
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Rawalpindi Cracks Down: 181 Professional Beggars Nabbed in 12 Days
Overview of the Crackdown Rawalpindi police have intensified a multi-agency crackdown on professional beggars, arresting 181 individuals in just 12 days. The operation, directed by City Police Officer Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani, aims to curb organized begging rings, improve street safety, and ensure vulnerable residents aren’t exploited by illicit networks. The Context Behind the Push…
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Tangerang Clerics Protest Alleged Move to Relax Alcohol and Prostitution Ban
Protest Stems from Concerns Over Moral and Social Impacts A coalition of Muslim clerics and local community leaders converged on the Tangerang City Legislative Council this week to oppose any move to legalize alcohol sales or prostitution in Tangerang, a city in Banten Province, Indonesia. The visitors argued that relaxing such bans would undermine religious…
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Malaysia Rolls Out SARA and STR Aid in Stages Starting This Month
Malaysia Begins Stage-Wise Disbursement of SARA and STR Cash Aid Malaysia is kicking off the year with a staged rollout of two key financial aid programs: Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that credits will be issued in phases beginning this month, as part of…
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Malaysia Rolls Out SARA and STR Aid in Stages This Month, Anwar Announces
Overview: Staged Rollout of SARA and STR In a move expected to ease household finances, Malaysia will begin credit transfers for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) programs in stages starting this month. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the phased approach, emphasizing a smoother distribution process and better targeting…
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Aboagye Contractor Delivers Hope: Kumasi Private Contractor Supports Widows and Vulnerable Groups
Giving Back in Kumasi In a season traditionally marked by celebration, a Kumasi-based private contractor, Emmanuel Aboagye—widely known as Aboagye Contractor—has chosen to widen the lens of festive generosity. He organized a large-scale relief effort that reached about 5,000 widows and other vulnerable residents across the city. The initiative provided essential food items and clothing,…
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Marcos Jr. Calls for Unity and Direction for 2026
Marcos Jr. Calls for Unity as the Nation Sets its Sights on 2026 Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued a call for renewed unity and a clear national direction as the country looks ahead to 2026. In a message posted on social media, he urged Filipinos to set aside divisions and work together…
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A Night Café that Gives Dignity to Singapore’s Rough Sleepers
Beyond a Meal: The Night Café That Restores Dignity In the heart of Singapore, a modest initiative is redefining what it means to care for the city’s most vulnerable. The Night Café offers more than a hot meal to rough sleepers; it provides a cradle of belonging, practical support, and a beacon of human connection.…
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Our Tampines Hub Gives Back: 60 Low-Income Families Receive Vouchers and Joyful Activities
Overview of the Our Tampines Hub Giveback In a heartwarming community effort, Our Tampines Hub (OTH) organized a Giveback event that brought joy to 60 lower-income families. Held on December 20, this initiative marks the second edition of a ground-up program designed to support vulnerable residents while fostering a sense of shared belonging within the…