Experts: Urgent need for national helpline for sexually abused children


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should have a dedicated 24-hour national helpline with a referral system for sexually assaulted children to turn to, say experts who deal with victimised children.

Minors who have gone through sexual trauma tend to verbalise or articulate differently at different age groups, said resident consultant psychologist Dr Katyana Azman of Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

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