Consider This: Youth in Debt (Part 1) — The Price of Financial Illiteracy on Youth?
The Credit Counseling and Management Agency (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit, AKPK) recently reported that 65% of the total number of the agency’s clients as of March were those aged between 28 and 30. That’s some 53,000 youths seeking AKPK's services to restructure their debts, worth nearly RM1.9 billion in total. What are the implications of this staggering statistic, and what systemic factors are contributing to the financial struggles faced by young Malaysians today? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Clare Walker, CEO of the Financial Industry Collective Outreach (FINCO) a non-profit organisation set up by the financial industry to deliver educational initiatives to underprivileged children and youth.
Mon May 13 2024
Consider This: Youth in Debt (Part 2)— 53,000 Youths Seeking Help To Manage Debt
The Credit Counseling and Management Agency (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit, AKPK) recently reported that 65% of the total number of the agency’s clients as of March were those aged between 28 and 30. That’s some 53,000 youths seeking AKPK's services to restructure their debts, worth nearly RM1.9 billion in total. What are the implications of this staggering statistic, and what systemic factors are contributing to the financial struggles faced by young Malaysians today? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nirmala Supramaniam, Head of the Household Financial Education Department at AKPK, an agency under Bank Negara which helps individuals with the responsible use of credit.
Mon May 13 2024
KPWKM ready to provide counseling for Zayn Rayyan's family - Nancy
Six-year-old Zayn Rayyan was reported missing on Dec 5 in Damansara Damai, and on the following day, his body was found in a stream.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Canada man faces 14 murder charges after allegedly helping people kill themselves
Kenneth Law had previously been charged with 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Prisons Dept invites NGOs to provide counselling services
Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman said this form of cooperation will help boost mental health facilities within prison institutions.
Wed Oct 18 2023
PM Anwar calls on banks to continue to help SMEs
At the same time, troubled borrowers can get free advice and loan repayment assistance through the Credit Counseling and Management Agency.
Fri Jun 30 2023
MRCS and Maaedicare launch Klinik Amal Percuma for underserved community
Among the services offered are primary care, chronic disease management, as well as health education and counseling.
Tue Jan 17 2023
JKNS: Thorough probe into stillbirth case in Likas
Dr Rose Nani said the mother of the baby was in a stable condition and was currently being given further treatment and counseling.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Switching babies incident can leave traumatic effect - Experts
UPM's Siti Fatimah said all parties involved would need a long time to accept the fact of the incident.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Ministry: National Counseling Policy to address mental health issues
The discussion also touched on the Action Plan for Social Sustainability towards an Ageing Nation 2030.
Tue Apr 20 2021
'Melrose Place' actress headed back to prison for 2010 crash
Amy Locane still refuses to fully acknowledge her culpability in the fatal 2010 drunken driving crash in New Jersey.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Mother of chained boy needs to undergo counseling - Pahang Exco
Datuk Shahaniza Shamsuddin said discussions with a counselor was important to ensure the issue could be resolved well.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Parents in child abuse cases maybe compelled to attend counseling
Parents involved in cases of child abuse may be compelled to attend counseling session and parenting courses once they have served their sentences, if convicted.
Sun Oct 08 2017
Ministry to provide counseling for parents, family members who lost their loved ones due to bullying
Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the counseling would be provided continuously to help the parents and family member to overcome their sorrow over the lost of their loved ones.
Thu Jun 15 2017
Malaysia considers adding sexual offences victim compensation for children to Bill
In India and the UK, victim compensation is one of the strategy, and assistance to help victims and their family. Penalisation by penalty via victim compensation is one of the deterrent strategy.
Sat May 13 2017
Lawatan Anwar ke Qatar berjaya jana potensi eksport bernilai RM700 juta - Tengku Zafrul
Komitmen eksport itu diterima daripada pelbagai pemimpin utama industri Qatar semasa mesyuarat meja bulat perniagaan.
Mon May 13 2024
Pemimpin utama industri Qatar hadiri mesyuarat meja bulat dengan PM Anwar
Syarikat yang menghadiri pertemuan meja bulat itu kebanyakannya daripada sektor perkhidmatan, pembuatan serta pelaburan.
Mon May 13 2024
LKIM cadang bina slipway di Labuan
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM) bercadang membina satu lagi 'slipway' di Kompleks LKIM Labuan bagi mengatasi masalah kesukaran membaiki bot nelayan di kawasan berkenaan.
Mon May 13 2024
Mad Saril ubah tempurung jadi kraf tangan cantik, bernilai
Seorang bekas pekerja swasta di Bagan Datuk mengubah tempurung dan batang kelapa menjadi barangan dan kraf tangan bernilai tinggi.
Mon May 13 2024
KADA perluas 80 hektar padi di Pasir Puteh menerusi Program SMART SBB
KADA akan memperluaskan Program SMART SBB seluas 80 hektar lagi di kawasan seliaannya di sini pada musim hadapan bagi membantu lebih ramai pesawah menjana pendapatan lebih lumayan.
Mon May 13 2024
Rangka Kerja Integriti dan Antirasuah Industri Perkhidmatan Air perlu dikaji semula
SPAN amat komited dalam merealisasikan pemerkasaan aspek integriti dalam industri perkhidmatan air melalui kerjasama erat bersama para pemegang lesen.
Mon May 13 2024
Pantai Teluk Bahang diisytihar sebagai sarang penyu bertelur
Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia (DOF) pada Isnin mengisytiharkan Pantai Teluk Bahang sebagai sarang penyu bertelur.
Mon May 13 2024
TUBE-X: 214 usahawan belia Bumiputera Sabah berjaya dilatih melalui bantuan geran lebih RM3 juta
Seramai 214 usahawan belia Bumiputera Sabah berjaya dilatih tahun ini melalui bantuan geran berjumlah lebih RM3 juta di bawah Program Tunas Usahawan Belia Bumiputera (TUBE-X).
Mon May 13 2024
Sarawak selidik olah kanji sagu jadi nasi
Sarawak sedang memulakan penyelidikan untuk menjadikan kanji sagu sebagai makanan ruji alternatif kepada nasi.
Mon May 13 2024
Sektor pembinaan berkembang 14.2 peratus kepada RM36.8 bilion pada suku pertama 2024
Nilai kerja dalam sektor pembinaan melonjak sebanyak 14.2 peratus tahun ke tahun (y-o-y), berjumlah RM36.8 bilion pada suku pertama 2024.
Mon May 13 2024