Special court set up to hear sexual crimes against juvenile victims

Rohani (left) and Sarawak Welfare, Wellbeing, Women and Family Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah viewing a room prepared for children at the Kuching Court Complex. — Bernama

KUCHING: Cases of sexual crimes against children in Sarawak must be disposed of within six months of being filed at the newly set up special court to hear such cases.

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said this would be the standard operating procedure in the state in view of the high number of cases.