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The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Mental health of career women in Malaysia remains stable
PUTRAJAYA: The mental well-being of working women in Malaysia remains under control compared to Western nations, though advocacy and early intervention are essential to prevent stress from escalating. National Welfare Foundation (YKN) CEO Nordina Haron noted that most women in the country successfully balance career and family responsibilities despite daily emotional challenges. 'In Malaysia, women can still manage both work and family matters. However, if left unchecked, stress can affect their emotional well-being. 'That's why intervention programmes like the Local Social Support Centre (PSSS) are important, we intervene before the situation worsens,' she said during a PSSS YKN session organised by the Malaysian Women Journalists Association (PERTAMA). Nordina highlighted that career women often face stress from family issues, heavy workloads, or caregiving duties, particularly unmarried women caring for elderly parents. 'I have met many high-ranking women who remain unmarried but are caring for their sick mothers. If stress is not well managed, it can disrupt their emotional balance,' she explained. YKN's collaboration with PERTAMA is crucial, as female journalists frequently encounter emotional strain while covering distressing events. 'Female journalists often witness heartbreaking moments, for example, mothers crying in court over children involved in drugs or petty crimes driven by poverty. These emotional burdens are not easily left at work,' Nordina added. PSSS now runs intervention programmes nationwide, including in Sabah and Sarawak. Over 30 female journalists participated in PERTAMA's session, which included mental health screenings, personality analysis, and stress-relief exercises. PERTAMA president Sariha Mohd Ali called the programme eye-opening, emphasising the hidden emotional burdens media professionals carry. 'Sometimes we may appear healthy on the outside, but deep down we carry emotional burdens we are unaware of,' she said. Held at Glamping@Wetland Putrajaya, the two-day event featured activities like ATV rides to foster resilience. Founded in 1971, PERTAMA continues to champion women journalists' rights and professional growth. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Mental Health Of Career Women In Malaysia Still Under Control
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- The mental health status of working women in Malaysia remains manageable compared to that in Western countries, but advocacy and early intervention remain crucial to prevent stress from escalating into more serious issues. National Welfare Foundation (YKN) chief executive officer Nordina Haron said that most women in the country are still able to balance career and family affairs, despite facing emotional challenges in their daily lives. "In Malaysia, women can still manage both work and family matters. However, if left unchecked, stress can affect their emotional well-being. That's why intervention programmes like the Local Social Support Centre (PSSS) are important, we intervene before the situation worsens," she told the media during a PSSS YKN session organised by the Malaysian Women Journalists Association (PERTAMA) here. She explained that working women often experience stress related to family problems, demanding work tasks, or caregiving responsibilities, particularly when caring for elderly parents, which can be especially challenging for unmarried women. "I have met many high-ranking women who remain unmarried but are caring for their sick mothers. If stress is not well managed, it can disrupt their emotional balance," she said. Therefore, Nordina said YKN deeply values its collaboration with PERTAMA, recognising that female journalists are often exposed to emotional strain, especially when covering distressing or tragic events involving the suffering of the people. 'Sometimes only women can truly understand this issue. Female journalists often witness heartbreaking moments, for example, mothers crying in court over children involved in drugs or petty crimes driven by poverty. These emotional burdens are not easily left at work, and psychosocial support sessions help them process and release those feelings,' she said. According to Nordina, PSSS is now actively carrying out intervention programmes nationwide, covering the central, northern, southern, and eastern zones, as well as Sabah and Sarawak.
New Straits Times
29-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
SST expansion: No big impact on parents sending children to private kindergarten
KUALA LANGAT: The expansion of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) will not have a significant impact on parents who send their children to private nurseries, kindergartens or preschools, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said this was because the service tax would only apply to operators imposing annual tuition fees exceeding RM60,000 per student. "The public need not worry, as it is understood that most private institutions currently do not charge fees that reach the RM60,000 threshold per year," she told reporters after the Anjung Sinar 2025 Programme appreciation ceremony here yesterday. Nancy also reminded entrepreneurs not to capitalise on efforts to strengthen the country's fiscal position and broaden the tax base in ways that would burden parents. "We hope they (business operators) will act honestly to help parents so that they are able to work. "Operators must also remember that people need their services, so do not charge excessively," she said. The six per cent service tax, which will be imposed from July 1 on educational services including private preschools and schools, will not apply to Malaysian citizens with disabilities. At the programme, Nancy presented awards to five outstanding icons of the Anjung Sinar Programme by Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN), representing the education, leadership, community, career and volunteer categories. The icons were selected based on their achievements and significant contributions over the three years they were mentored and guided through the comprehensive approach offered under the Anjung Sinar Programme, which began in 2023.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
SST expansion on private kindergartens has minimal impact on parents
KUALA LANGAT: The recent expansion of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) will not significantly burden parents sending children to private nurseries, kindergartens, or preschools, according to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She clarified that the six per cent service tax, effective July 1, applies only to institutions charging annual tuition fees exceeding RM60,000 per student. 'The public need not worry, as it is understood that most private institutions currently do not charge fees that reach the RM60,000 threshold per year,' she told reporters after the Anjung Sinar 2025 Programme appreciation ceremony. Nancy urged operators to avoid exploiting the tax expansion to impose excessive fees. 'We hope they will act honestly to help parents so that they are able to work. Operators must also remember that people need their services, so do not charge excessively,' she added. The tax exemption extends to Malaysian citizens with disabilities. Meanwhile, Nancy presented awards to five Anjung Sinar Programme icons under Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN), recognising their contributions in education, leadership, community, career, and volunteerism.
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Mobile centre proposed to aid women facing domestic violence
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: Nordina (front row, left) talking to a woman during the Jelajah Kasih PSSS programme. PENAMPANG: The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) suggested setting up mobile Local Social Support Centres (PSSS) in Sabah to help women facing domestic violence cases. YKN Chief Executive Officer Nordina Haron said the centres would act as a bridge to assist women facing problems, especially in rural areas, file complaints easily to the authorities without thinking of transport costs to the city. Advertisement PSSS also has the MyPSSS app that allows complaints to be channelled directly to agencies under the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) through Talian Kasih, such as the Social Welfare Department, to help families with disabled children, reports of missing children and psychosocial complaints. 'The centres connect to all social issues faced by society that not only will be helped by TKN but also ministries and agencies,' she told reporters at the Jelajah Kasih PSSS programme here on Sunday that was officiated by Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. The programme was held in conjunction with Kembara Kasih KPWKM 2025, involving two main zones in Sabah - Zone 1 (Tuaran, Papar and Penampang) and Zone 2 (Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau). On Jelajah Kasih PSSS, Nordina said over 2,000 psychosocial cases were recorded throughout the three days it was held in Sabah, including cost of living issues, work related problems, as well as family and abuse issues. Advertisement 'When we receive cases like these, YKN plays its role to bring them to the related ministry or agency, but if it involves family issues, YKN will refer to the National Population and Family Development Board,' she said. The local tagline 'sa dengar, sa tulung bah' (I listen, I help) displayed on the PSSS bus boosts the confidence of locals to meet with counsellors to express their burdens, she said, adding that the response has been so welcoming that the PSSS counter was the focal point throughout the event. 'We hope that the two PSSS buses can reach more people not only in the towns but also rural areas,' she said, adding that the buses will be brought to an area depending on the situation at hand. The buses have special counselling rooms for those meeting the counsellors so that they can talk about their problems calmly and comfortably. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
