Review of destitute law ready in September


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

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.

She said the ministry (KPWKM) would announce the findings and the next steps that would be taken to amend the Act.

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