Malaysia urged to strengthen child protection amid alarming reports of abuse
THE boy was crying, trying to tell a teacher he had been sexually harassed, when he was told to fill in a form.
A child at a Malaysian school was sexually harassed but was told to complete a form detailing the incident immediately. The boy was distraught, as he felt the form needed to be filled out on the same day for the report to be valid. The advocacy officer witnessed the exchange and raised concerns at the National Child Protection Leadership Conference.
The conference highlighted that children in need of care and protection had increased by 12.7% in 2024. The conference aimed to strengthen child protection in Malaysia, with a focus on protecting, empowering, educating, and reporting. Despite the conference's efforts, children still face significant risks and challenges when speaking up about abuse.
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