Social workers help vulnerable families and children in Malaysia, protecting them and empowering them to achieve their full potential. Photo: Freepik
For vulnerable families and children in Malaysia who are surrounded by issues such as poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness, social workers play a major role in their day-to-day lives, protecting them and helping them achieve their potential.
Unfortunately, Malaysia still lags behind other South-East Asian countries in recognising social work as a profession, says Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW) president Dr Teoh Ai Hua.
