Connect with us

News

Budget 2021: Government Will Be Channeling RM24 Million Into Mental Health Programs

Published

Pjimage 2020 11 06T164450.166
Source: Awani

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Tengku Zafrul Tengku Aziz, our Finance minister has taken to parliament to present the 2021 Budget today.

In the live broadcast, he has said that ever since the pandemic has hit our country, many citizens were mentally affected by it. It could be in terms of depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. In fact, from March to October, the Psychological Support Helpline has received more than 35,000 calls.

In order to help more individuals, the government will be giving out RM24,000,000 to the Mental Health, Prevention of Aggression & Injuries along with Misuse of Substances program.

Image 22

 

Also read: LIVE NOW: Budget 2021 By Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul

Budget2021

Source: BERNAMA

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 56 Collage 56
News16 hours ago

AGC Rejects Namewee’s Appeal to Have Drug Possession Charges Dropped

The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has rejected a representation submitted by controversial rapper and filmmaker Namewee in relation to his...

Dd Ft 3 Dd Ft 3
News3 days ago

M’sians Outraged as Video Shows Man Saluting Bangladeshi Flag ‘Monument’ in Bukit Bintang, DBKL Responds

A video has drawn significant attention online, with many calling for the authorities to look into the matter. Netizens have...

Dd Ft 2 Dd Ft 2
News6 days ago

55yo Man Unzips & ‘Plays with Himself’ at Perak Supermarket While Smiling at Female Worker, Gets Arrested

A recent video has taken the internet by storm after a man was seen smiling while touching his genitals while...

Dd Ft 1 Dd Ft 1
News7 days ago

“Every child has the right to live” – JPN Pleads with M’sians Not to Abandon Newborns, Urges Legal Registration

There have been many cases in Malaysia of mothers abandoning their newborn babies, with many not realising the long-term consequences...

Collage 52 Collage 52
News7 days ago

Subang Jaya Man Wears Fake PDRM Uniform in Viral Video, Gets Arrested & May Face Up to 1 Year in Jail

A local man has been arrested after a viral video surfaced showing an individual wearing a vest and helmet bearing...

Collage 51 Collage 51
News1 week ago

“First time in history” – MP Raises Taman Kepong Flood Crisis with Hannah Yeoh, Calls for Urgent Solutions

The continuous heavy downpour over the past few days has tested the resilience of infrastructure across the Klang Valley, as...

Collage 1 3 Collage 1 3
News1 week ago

Drunk Sarawak Man Assaults Wife While Their 2 Daughters Join In to Verbally Abuse Her, All 3 Arrested

A woman in Bintulu, Sarawak, was allegedly assaulted by her husband in a harrowing domestic incident. In a disturbing turn...

Dd Ft 2026 04 21T095904.546 Dd Ft 2026 04 21T095904.546
News1 week ago

Cop Seen Stepping on Man’s Head in Kedah, PDRM Says Suspect Resisted Arrest & Tested Positive for Drugs

A video has recently gone viral, with netizens raising concerns over the actions of a Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officer...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY