KUALA LUMPUR: United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) welcomed on Thursday the decision by the Attorney-General Chamber and Sabah Welfare Department to protect the best interests of the 13-year-old who was married by a 40-year-old man, Riduan Masmud, who allegedly raped her.
Unicef Malaysia in a statement said the government's quick action and strong concern expressed by various NGOs would help protect the child from further harm and prevent her from joining the growing number of child brides globally.
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