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Children's Commission Bill to be tabled in October.

It will be finalised by year-end, says minister.

Ministry to meet NGOs regarding proposed amendment to Federal Constitution.

They suggest RM500 per month to those without pensions.

Ministry is committed to rectifying this, she says. 

This will help parents to choose, says the minister.

PARLIAMENT | Nancy Shukri says this requires political will from all quarters to achieve.

Government taking steps to address it, especially among Orang Asli and B40. 

This is to help women return to workforce, she says. 

Bill expected to be presented next year, Nancy says.

Minister calls on authorities to do better in handling young offenders.

'Govt will continue to engage states on this.'

Minister says suppliers have been reprimanded to improve services to flood evacuees.

Nancy hopes the aid will be sufficient.

The practice deters more women from getting elected, Nancy says. 

Nancy says ministry wants to set up department this year.

Nancy says cabinet previously rejected proposal due to large allocation.  

Proposed constitutional amendment should be expedited, Nancy says. 

In the public sector, such women now make up 38pct - Nancy Shukri.

UPDATED 5.02PM | Meeting to include Women, Health, Education ministries.

UPDATED 5.27PM | Transport Minister Anthony Loke agreed on principle, she says. 

Nancy Shukri says amendments to focus on enforcement, empowerment.

They hope it will bring lasting changes to children’s betterment. 

Ministry is looking into the proposal before a decision can be made.