Review of destitute law ready in September

KUCHING: A review study to improve the Destitute Persons Act 1977 to deal with the issue of beggars is expected to be completed this September, says Women, Family and Community Develop­ment Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

Gifts for all: Nancy handing out goodie bags to the less fortunate after inaugurating the Rahmah Ramadan programme in Kuching. — Bernama

She said the ministry would announce the findings and the next steps that would be taken to amend the Act. DBD is a special home for beggars and destitute individuals, where they can get care, protection and rehabilitation. Meanwhile, Nancy said KPWKM would consider the need to collaborate with the Health Ministry to handle DBD residents categorised as mentally ill.

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