'There are many children who lack the necessary resources to meet basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and education.' - Dr Helmy Haja Mydin
A Unicef study finds that the relative poverty rate of children living in low-cost flats in Kuala Lumpur, after adjustments for household size, is almost 100%. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
Child poverty in Malaysia poses significant challenges, affecting both the short-term and long-term health outcomes of children. To dampen the hunger pangs of young ones, some parents from deprived socio- economic backgrounds may reach for what is most affordable.Some may be judgemental of these actions, but one does not know true hunger until one experiences it.
These can take the form of crowded and cramped living spaces to inadequate sanitation facilities like toilets and showers. Poor living conditions, which include cramped and crowded spaces, can lead to increased risk of diseases and poor mental health in children. — Filepic Childhood poverty perpetuates health inequalities within Malaysian society, leading to persistent disparities in health outcomes.
It is further complicated by the multiple agencies and ministries involved: the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, the Education Ministry, the Health Ministry and the Social Welfare Department, to name a few.
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