KUCHING, 1 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) brought welfare assistance, family support and counselling services closer to communities through its Santuni KASIH KPWKM 2026 programme at Plaza Merdeka, Kuching, Sarawak.
The programme, which entered its second day on 31 October, was officiated by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri.
The initiative brought together departments and agencies under KPWKM, providing visitors with direct access to information on welfare assistance, family counselling, women’s empowerment opportunities and other support services.
In her address, Nancy emphasised that the effectiveness of government programmes should be measured by the tangible benefits delivered to the public.
She reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to strengthening access to social protection, income-generating opportunities and care services for women, children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and families requiring assistance.
The event also marked the closing of National Counselling Month 2026, themed Counselling in the Digital Era: Advancing Well-being, with nearly 150 registered counsellors from across Malaysia participating.
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Nancy also launched the Malaysian Board of Counsellors’ guidebook, Technology-Integrated Counselling: A Malaysian Guide to Ethical, Safe and Effective Practice.
The publication provides guidance on integrating technology into counselling services while maintaining ethical standards, safety and professional effectiveness.
Also present were KPWKM Secretary-General Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff, Deputy Secretary-General (Management) Dato’ Ruziah Haji Shafei and Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Mohd Daud Mohd Arif, alongside senior federal and state officials.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat (KPWKM), the programme reflects the ministry’s efforts to improve public access to welfare and community support services under the Malaysia MADANI framework – The Capital Post
Photo: Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat (KPWKM) Facebook.
