This article by Dr. Haniza Khalid and Professor Datuk Norma Mansor highlights the urgent need to professionalise social work in Malaysia amidst rising social issues like domestic violence and mental health challenges. Currently, non-governmental social workers lack a clear legal framework, leading to inconsistent standards.
The authors advocate for the swift passage of the Social Work Profession Bill (RUU PKS) to establish a regulatory Council. This body would oversee mandatory registration, certification, and ethics, ensuring only qualified individuals practice. Ultimately, legal recognition is deemed essential to safeguard public interests and build a structured, effective system.
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