Che' Puan Mahkota Johor: Protecting children from sexual exploitation everyone's responsibility

Johor Baru - Protecting children from sexual exploitation is a shared responsibility that demands close collaboration among various agencies, stated Che Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Bustamam today. The Regent of Johor's consort emphasized that the safety and best interests of children should always be the top priority. Protecting these children requires a collective effort, with agencies working together to ensure vulnerable children are safeguarded and their best interests are always paramount.

Strengthened communication, coordinated action, and a clear understanding of each agency's role are essential in addressing cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, she said during a royal address. The event took place at the Multi-Agency Seminar: Strengthening Collaboration in Handling Cases of Sexual Exploitation of Children, which brought together key agencies involved in identifying, protecting, investigating, and supporting children affected by sexual exploitation.

The seminar aimed to enhance coordination and ensure that cases are handled more effectively and with a child-centered approach. Che Puan Khaleeda also highlighted that children are invaluable, and parents play a fundamental role in providing them with love, care, and protection. She urged parents to be present in their children's lives, listen to their voices, and ensure that home remains the safest place for them to seek refuge.

Protecting children is not solely the responsibility of a single agency; it requires all parties to collaborate effectively when a child is at risk. The program was attended by the wife of the Johor Menteri Besar, Sharmin Fazlina Mohd Shukor, the chairman of the State Women, Family, and Community Development Committee, Hasrunizah Hassan, the Deputy Police Chief, Deputy Commissioner Hoo Chuan Huat, and representatives from various agencies.