Centres with child abuse cases will face legal action, warns Rina


Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun

PETALING JAYA: Any babysitter, childcare centre or care centre will face legal action if a case of child abuse is reported on its premises, warns the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.

Its minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun said while the Welfare Department only had the authority to inspect registered care centres and ensure they were operating at the best level as stipulated by the law, abusers would not be able to escape the law.

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