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Uncivilised Malaysians - 3,000 child abuse cases in five months!

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18, 2023: Shocking and unbelievable, to say the least.

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has revealed that a total of 2,959 cases of child abuse cases was registered in Malaysia between January and May.

What is becoming of Malaysians or have they become?

Why are they so violent with children, uncaring and unloving, behaving like “animals”.

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, in a recent interview with Fareeed Zakaria, said Malaysia failed to develop as fast as Singapore mainly because the politicians were playing with race and religion.

The leaders were corrupt and ineffective. Otherwise, Malaysia would have transformed from a tiger to a dragon economy today.

“It is sad that they are still playing with race and religion for their political survival than the development of the nation,” he added.

Exactly. Malaysian politicians ad are spending almost all their time politicking, bogged down with the exploitation of racial and religious bigotry or rhetoric for political mileage.

They should be focusing all their energy and resources to lead and heal the country’s RM1.5 trillion national-debt ridden economy. But they are not.

Are they working for the rakyat dan negara (people and country)?

So, it is not just the economy that is at stake, even the welfare and plight or children are not competently managed.

What a shame (malu lah)!

No News Is Bad News reproduces below national news agency Bernama’s report on the shocking revelations:

3,000 child abuse cases in first 5 months of 2023

There were 647 cases reported in Selangor, followed by 333 in Sabah and 326 in Kuala Lumpur.

Bernama - 18 Sep 2023, 3:03pm 

Cases of child neglect or abuse can be reported to Talian Kasih at 15999 or WhatsApp at 019 2615999, or any district social welfare office or police station. (Freepik pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The social welfare department (JKM) handled a total of 2,959 cases of child abuse between January and May this year, involving physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

In a statement, the women, family and community development ministry said the highest number of cases were reported in Selangor with 647 cases, followed by Sabah (333) and Kuala Lumpur (326).

It said the ministry has established 140 child protection teams, 133 child welfare teams, and 142 children activity centres, which act as its “eyes and ears”.

The ministry said it cooperated with the rural and regional development ministry, education ministry, and the police to hold advocacy programmes in local communities to raise awareness of child abuse.

“Any form of child neglect and abuse can be reported to Talian Kasih via 15999 or WhatsApp at 019 2615999, or any district social welfare office or police station,” the ministry said.

UPDATE:

Kids to get better protection

By MAHADHIR MONIHULDIN

NATION

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023

 

Major goal: The government wants to teach children about their rights. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The new Child Development Department will complement the Child Protection Team and Child Welfare Team formed under the Child Act 2001 in some 105 districts across the country, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said the Child Development Department replaced the Children’s Section under the Social Welfare Department effective Sept 1.

“The Child Development Department has approved 169 contract staff for 2023 to strengthen its foundation at the headquarters and district levels.

“This ensures the department provides effective and professional service to better protect children’s safety and welfare.

“Many thanks to the Public Service Department and the Finance Ministry for approving the creation of this department,” she said in a statement yesterday.

Announced under Budget 2023 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, also the Finance Minister, on Feb 24, it is the best solution to tackle child abuse issues which had been rampant of late, said Nancy.

“The department will provide child services based on five pillars: prevention, development, protection, recovery and re-integration into society,” she added.

When asked about the Social Welfare Department’s recent findings that 2,959 child abuse cases had been reported between January and May this year, Nancy said the number was high because more people are confident in seeking out the department’s child protection services.

“People were scared to file complaints before but now are more brave in doing it.

“We want to teach children their rights and educate parents and adults around them what they can and can’t do against them,” she said during the Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-Kanak Kuala Lumpur.

Her ministry is also reviewing the Child Act 2001 and will present its findings in Parliament in the future.

Among the points being reviewed are the punishment for sexual harassment cases.

“The punishment against sexual harassment cases was previously too light and didn’t scare predators enough.

“However, the ministry’s discussion is ongoing and hasn’t concluded yet,” said Nancy.

Separately, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry had launched anti-bullying and sexual harassment guidelines to protect children’s well-being.

“These guidelines are important as they involve strict rules and measures to protect the mental and physical well-being of children,” she said during the Child Protection Advocacy Programme.

“More counselling teachers will be added in both primary and secondary schools to help students better deal with problems.”

She also advised children not to commit acts of bullying, sexual harassment and racism.