{
  "id": 19775632,
  "title": "Number of child abuse cases in Kelantan still high",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/number-of-child-abuse-cases-in-kelantan-still-high",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T07:17:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1576868/number-child-abuse-cases-kelantan-still-high"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Baru, the capital of Kelantan, experienced the highest number of child abuse cases in the first nine months of this year, with 257 recorded incidents. The Kelantan Welfare Department reported 664 cases of child abuse in this period, with physical abuse being the most prevalent form, accounting for 217 cases. Sexual abuse followed with 181 cases, while emotional abuse registered the lowest at 10 cases. The victims typically ranged from infancy to 19 years old. Perpetrators were mostly identified as step-parents, biological parents, siblings, the mother's boyfriends, family friends, close relatives, and strangers. Some cases involved individuals met through social media and online platforms. The department received information on abuse and neglect cases through relatives, schools, and other parties, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in identifying and addressing such cases.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Welfare Department recorded 664 cases involving various forms of child abuse in the first nine months of this year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}