PUTRAJAYA: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has suspended the disbursement of grants to the Taman Wahyu Community-Based Rehabilitation Organisation (PPDK) in Kuala Lumpur.
The move follows an investigation into alleged non-compliance in the management of aid funds as well as safety concerns involving trainees.
In a statement on Sunday (April 5), the ministry said the investigation was carried out by the Social Welfare Department inspectorate team on Dec 4.
The probe was initiated following an initial complaint in accordance with the Public Funds Loss and Write-Off Management Procedures WP10.3.
"Following the investigation conducted, and as a preventive measure to ensure the integrity of public fund management is preserved, the disbursement of grants for the 2026/2027 session has been suspended," the statement said.
The suspension will remain in place until the final outcome of the investigation is obtained.
Meanwhile, the ministry said preliminary findings also revealed elements of negligence that affected the safety of trainees in an incident on March 11.
"The staff member involved has been placed on leave pending further investigation," it said.
The issue arose following a post by a user on the Threads application alleging that financial assistance amounting to RM500 for her child had not been disbursed.
The child is a trainee with disabilities at the centre.
The woman also lodged a police report claiming that her child sustained injuries after falling from a wheelchair.
She alleged the child had been left unattended by staff at the centre. - Bernama
