MPs unite in support of child sexual crimes Bill


KUALA LUMPUR: It was a rare show of unity as lawmakers from both sides of the political divide came together in support of the proposed law to deal with sexual offences against children.

More than 20 MPs gathered at the Parliament media centre soon after the Sexual Offences against Children Bill 2017 was tabled by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday.

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