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SERDANG: The well-being of the minors who were rescued from charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) was discussed at this week’s Cabinet meeting, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Deputy Prime Minister said the meeting yesterday focused on the welfare, training, future prospects and religious education of these children and teenagers.
Speaking after his visit to Laman Usahawan Desa @ Maha 2024 here, Ahmad Zahid said the government was committed to helping the youngsters, including providing them religious education.Maha 2024, or Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show, is being held from Sept 11 to 22 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).
Ahmad Zahid said the Social Welfare Department (JKM) would set up dedicated facilities to ensure proper care for the rescued children and teenagers.
“This is to ensure they are well taken care of,” he said, Bernama reported.
On whether these teenagers will have the opportunity to join technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes under the Rural and Regional Development Ministry, Ahmad Zahid, who also heads the ministry, said discussions would be held with the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and JKM.
“I have discussed with the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) (Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar), who believes there are suitable courses for those aged 16 and above,” he said.
The key focus is to provide religious education and guidance, considering these individuals have been in charity homes associated with GISB, the Deputy Prime Minister added.
Recently, Mohd Na’im announced that the government will ensure women and children rescued by the police during several Ops Global raids on GISB-linked charity homes receive support in terms of welfare, education and future direction.
In those raids, police rescued 402 children – aged between one and 17 – from 18 charity homes in Selangor and two in Negri Sembilan.
