JKM Selangor

The Social Welfare Department (JKMM) was established in 1946. In the period of 57 years, JKMM has evolved in fulfilling its role in national development. Starting with the involvement of addressing various issues arising from the Second World War, the role and function of this department has grown to prevention and rehabilitation services in social issues and community development. As one of the government agencies that play an important role in social development, it was placed under the Ministry:

1946 - 1951 Department of Social Welfare Malaya 1952 - 1955 and the Ministry of Social Affairs 1956 - 1957 Ministry of Health and Social Welfare 1958 - 1959 Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare 1960 - 1962 Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in 1963 the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare 1964 Social Welfare Department has upgraded to the Ministry of Welfare. The scope of services expanded and strengthened organizational structure. 1982 renamed the Ministry of Welfare to the Ministry of Social Welfare. Social development services strengthened with the establishment of social development services. 1990 Ministry of Social Welfare transferred to the Ministry of National Unity and Social Development began October 27. The Social Welfare Department is one of the departments under the Ministry.

JKMM now is one of the government departments that play a key role in social development towards the creation of a caring and progressive society in line with Vision 2020. 2004 Ministry of National Unity and Social Development has been merged with the Ministry of Women and Family with the name of the Ministry of Women, Family and society.

The Social Welfare Department is one of the departments under the Ministry.