Taiping: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) will provide counselling support to participants involved in a recent controversial marriage motivation programme, said its Deputy Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. Noraini, who also serves as the Wanita UMNO Chief, mentioned that the ministry has not yet received a detailed report on the matter.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Noraini stated that in such cases, once a report is received, counsellors from the Social Welfare Department, the Department for Women’s Development, or the National Welfare Foundation are typically mobilised to meet with those involved. She shared this information with reporters after officiating the UMNO Taiping Division delegates meeting, which was attended by Division Chief, Datuk Ahmad Shalimin Ahmad Shaffie.

Noraini advised women to thoroughly verify the credibility of any motivation programme related to women or marriage before participating. Previously, social media was abuzz with claims from a former participant alleging that the programme, held behind closed doors at a convention centre in September last year, featured inappropriate and provocative content.

The woman claimed that the event, known as eHATI, was disguised as a programme promoting happy families, marital intimacy, and motivational support for women, particularly those facing domestic issues.