Don’t stay silent on abuse, Rina urges public


Voicing support: Rina meeting with disabled children during a visit to a government-run centre in Negri Sembilan. — Bernama

SEREMBAN: Seventeen children were abused a day on average in the first four months of this year, said Datuk Seri Rina Harun.

The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said almost 35% of the 2,040 cases involved neglect while almost 30% were victims of physical and sexual abuse.

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