Malaysia’s new National Family Compassion Policy focuses on resilience and wellbeing through 2026-2030, tackling issues from parenting to digital change.
IPOH: The newly launched National Family Compassion Policy (DKKN) aims to ensure Malaysian families remain strong and resilient against future socio-economic and digital challenges. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the policy places family wellbeing at the heart of national development.
It adopts a life-cycle approach covering stages from pre-marriage to old age. A dedicated National Family Action Plan for 2026-2030 will coordinate implementation across ministries, agencies, the private sector, and NGOs.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the policy today. His wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad were also present.
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The policy’s effectiveness will be measured biennially using a Family Wellbeing Index. It is built on the K.A.S.I.H foundation, which stands for love, morals, health and safety, knowledge, and harmony.
“We are focusing more on parenting initiatives to help reduce issues like teenage pregnancy,” Nancy said. She noted this concern was raised at the recent Convention on the Rights of the Child in Geneva.
The DKKN is structured around five strategic pillars. These include upholding marriage institutions, strengthening family planning, enhancing parenting skills, supporting inclusive empowerment, and improving conflict management.
It outlines 16 strategies, three facilitation mechanisms, and 43 coordinated actions to strengthen family institutions nationwide.
