{
  "id": 13111086,
  "title": "Yeoh calls for review of homeless outreach operations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/yeoh-calls-for-review-of-homeless-outreach-operations-13111086",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T11:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/09/yeoh-calls-for-review-of-homeless-outreach-operations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has called for a review of the government's homeless outreach operations to identify areas for improvement and prevent those rescued from returning to the streets. Yeoh, alongside the Social Welfare Department, Kuala Lumpur City Hall, and other agencies, participated in the third KL Strike Force operation on Tuesday, observing the challenges faced in providing assistance. After initial screening, individuals were referred to relevant agencies. However, inadequate facilities and follow-up support could lead to the same problems resurfacing. Yeoh emphasized the need for data analysis from the past two to three years of these operations, along with input from non-governmental organizations, before presenting findings to the Cabinet. She highlighted issues such as limited screening facilities, individuals without identification documents, and the presence of the elderly, children, and those requiring mental health treatment. Yeoh stressed that the focus should be on enhancing the system to prevent reoccurrences, rather than repeating the same operations. She questioned the necessity of continuing these outreach efforts if the homeless consistently return to the streets. The KL Strike Force, a multi-agency task force established in 2024, aims to swiftly and comprehensively address public safety and order issues, including homelessness, illegal street vendors, undocumented migrants, and drug abuse.",
  "summary": "The federal territories minister says the focus should be on improving the system for assisting the homeless, rather than repeating the same operations.",
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        "title": "Yeoh calls for review of homeless outreach operations",
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