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Spurred by abuse incidents, Child Act amendments to be tabled this year
The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry is finalising amendments to the Child Act 2001, which will be tabled in Parliament this year.
Minister Nancy Shukri said the amendments are not due to pressure from any party but were needed due to numerous incidents involving children, requiring comprehensive regulations, including for childcare centres.
“The matter (amendments) is...
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