KPWKM’s KasihnITa programme empowers single mothers nationwide, offering advisory services and financial management support.
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), through its Single Mothers Support programme (KasihnITa), continues to empower single mothers by bringing together various government agencies to provide advisory services, assistance and exposure to financial management and welfare matters.
Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the programme, which had been in the pipeline for some time, is being rolled out in stages, with Sarawak being the latest location after Selangor.
“This programme brings together relevant agencies such as the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK), Bank Negara Malaysia, Legal Aid Department and Syariah Judiciary Department to inform single mothers about the services and assistance available to them,” she said after officiating the state-level KasihnITa 2026 programme in Sarawak today.
She added that participants were also equipped with financial management knowledge to help them plan their family finances more effectively.
She said KPWKM also aims to gather direct feedback from participants to ensure that future policies and provisions are truly tailored to the target group’s needs.
“We don’t want any woman to be left behind in the development agenda. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive, prosperous and resilient society through knowledge and support,” she said, adding that about 130 participants took part in the three-day programme.
On the issue of child maintenance claims, Nancy said the programme also provides a platform for single mothers to seek advice from the Legal Aid Department and the Syariah Judiciary regarding legal recourse if their ex-husbands fail to comply with court orders on maintenance payments.
She stressed that assistance is not limited to financial aid but also covers legal support, enabling single mothers to continue pursuing their children’s rights.
“Programmes like this give them the confidence that they are not alone. They can share experiences and support one another in moving forward with their families,” she said.
