Fatimah cutting a ribbon to mark the opening of the baby hatch centre in Kuching. Mah is on her right. — GERYL OGILVY / The Star
KUCHING: The first baby hatch in the state has been set up at KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital to rescue unwanted newborns and curb baby dumping.
Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah said the centre would provide a secure place for mothers to leave their babies to be cared for without fear of prosecution.
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