Family

Various policies have been developed and measures have been undertaken by the Government to empower single mothers in Malaysia, yet there remains room for improvement to guarantee their socio-economic success.

The Malaysian Family concept led by the Malaysia Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob outlines three characteristics (inclusivity, common ground and contentment) and 20 values.

In monitoring the implementation of the Malaysian Family concept, the Key Happiness Outcome (KHO) has been introduced to complement the Performance Indicators Key (KPI).

Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), lead the way in empowering all Malaysian women through various initiatives planned and implemented by government agencies.

Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Sarawak (KWKPK) has developed the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC). With the tagline ‘Life Begins at 60’, the initiative that is dedicated to Sarawakian senior citizens will enhance their well-being and welfare through the provision of facilities and benefits in forms of discounts, rebates and other privileges from a variety of organisations and commercial sectors.