SHAH ALAM, 8 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has been allocated RM4.355 billion under Budget 2027, including nearly RM3.3 billion for welfare assistance and RM20 million to improve childcare centres at government facilities.
The allocation was highlighted during the National Family Month November 2026 (NBKK26) celebration, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC), Shah Alam, on 7 November.
Anwar was accompanied by his wife, Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, at the event, which focused on strengthening family institutions and promoting social well-being.
Themed “Kasih Keluarga, Jiwa Negara”, the celebration highlighted the importance of family values in building a caring, harmonious and resilient society.
The programme promoted five core values under the KASIH framework, namely love, good character, health and safety, knowledge, and harmony.
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri emphasised the importance of continuous efforts to strengthen family institutions through social protection, reproductive healthcare, childcare support and family-friendly workplace policies.
Several initiatives were highlighted during the celebration, including the Fertility Treatment Assistance and Infertility Advocacy Programme (BuAI) and the Malaysia Family-Friendly Workplace Index (MyFFWI).
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The ministry also introduced the “10-Second Family Hug” practice to encourage closer family relationships and promote expressions of affection in daily life.
The event recognised PETRONAS and Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) through the Special Family-Friendly Workplace Award for their efforts in creating working environments that support family well-being.
The NBKK26 celebration, which began on 6 November, attracted approximately 10,000 visitors as of the afternoon of 7 November.
Activities included the KASIH Expo, interactive family programmes, government agency service exhibitions, Jualan RAHMAH and Jualan Agro MADANI.
Also present were Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying, KPWKM Secretary-General Datuk Dr. Maziah Che Yusoff, National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) Chairperson Dato’ Sri Rohani Abdul Karim, and senior federal and state officials.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat KPWKM, the celebration highlighted efforts to strengthen family institutions through improved welfare assistance, supportive policies and community engagement – The Capital Post
