Safer option: An Orphancare Foundation Johor Baru caretaker Noriza Sahar showing how it is done at the baby hatch. Photo: NORBAITI PHAHARORADZI.
JOHOR BARU: It is not a criminal offence to leave unwanted babies in baby hatches.
Johor Welfare Department acting director Datuk Daud Arbah said this fear could be the reason why many still dumped babies, endangering their health and safety.
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