Projects carried out by Government and Private Bodies

There are a number of projects carried out by government and private bodies catering to the need of the single mothers.

(i) Financial Aid

One such scheme is known as Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia(AIM). Under this scheme a loan of Rm10,000.00 is provided for single mothers to set up their own business. No collateral or guarantor is required. The borrower is required to save a certain sum of money each week depending on the amount of loan taken. To pay at least two payments each month. The borrower is also required to attend meeting at twice a month.

One body which caters to the need of Muslim single mothers is known as Pertubuhan Ibu Tunggal Islam(PITI) Wilayah Persekutuan dan Selangor. Its objective is to help single mothers to be a better householder and also provide courses to educate them.

In Kota Baru Kelantan, a non-government body for single mothers known as Wijadi has launched a herb growing project on a plot of land donated by its member.

(ii) Housing needs.
The Government has taken steps to assist single mothers to own houses of their own. Various schemes have been planned so that single mothers can own houses with less difficulty. The government intend to allocate a number of houses for people who are in poverty. Single mothers who are interested can contact
Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) for more information.