Cops want law against grooming


Out to get them: Khalid believes an anti-grooming law is vital to stopping sexual predators.

PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman will be pushing for the introduction of an anti-grooming law in a bid to detect sexual predators early, said Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.

The Inspector-General of Police said grooming, which is the process of gaining a child’s trust for future sexual exploitation, was a serious matter.

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