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142 child abuse cases recorded in N Sembilan in six months

14 Jul 2021 / 11:41 H. Pix for representational purpose only. SEREMBAN: A total of 142 child abuse cases were recorded in Negeri Sembilan in the first six months of this year, said State Social Welfare Department (JKM) director Rosnah Sardi. Of that total, she said physical abuse topped the list with 85 cases, followed by sexual abuse (36) child neglect (13), emotional abuse (four) and abandonment (four). “Physical abuse also recorded the highest number of cases with 60 from the total 160 child abuse cases reported for the same period last year. “The state JKM also rescued a total of 341 child abuse victims throughout last year. Child abuse is not something that we should take it lightly and must be addressed immediately,” she told Bernama, here today.

Yayasan Petronas brings festive cheer to 300 families in N Sembilan

12 Feb 2021 / 12:57 H. SEREMBAN: In conjunction with Chinese New Year celebration today, Yayasan Petronas presented contributions to 300 underprivileged families in the state. Its chief executive officer Nelly Francis Shariah said the basic necessities as well as hygiene kits worth RM30,000 were distributed as part of its Ziarah Kasih programme and were presented through the State Social Welfare Department (JKM), two days ago. She said through the programme which was carried out in collaboration with Petronas southern region, the contributions were distributed to orphanages, old folks’ homes, single parents and persons with disabilities in Jempol Tengah and Seremban, identified by JKM. “We want to play a role in fostering the festive spirit, even though this year’s Chinese New Year is celebrated differently without cultural activities and performances such as lion dance.

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