Babysitters and maids are main culprits in most cases

By YUEN MEIKENG

KUALA LUMPUR: An average of five children are abused every week in the country, and the main culprits are babysitters and maids.

Fathers make up the second largest number of abusers, according to police statistics. (See graphic)

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