Child Abuse in Malaysia
548 Med J Malaysia Vol 75 No 5 September 2020 ABSTRACT Background. Incest carries a punishment of 6-20 years imprisonment and caning. 1 In 10 Children Likely To Be Victim Of Abuse Free Malaysia Today Fmt Published 22 February 2017. . Each year at least 1000 children in Malaysia are reported as victims of child abuse and neglect. In Malaysia nearly 5000 children were reported to be in need of protection from abuse in 2016 alone according to the Welfare. Any person who has knowledge of or a suspicion that a child is suffering harm or is at risk of significant harm from abuse or neglect should inform the Child Protector Jabatan. In the event of suspected child abuse and neglect requiring urgent help seek immediate support from the nearest government hospital with One-Stop Service Centre OSCC andor Suspected. KUALA LUMPUR THE STARASIA NEWS NETWORK - One in 10 children in Malaysia - about 750000 - are sexually abused according ...