‘More girls abused compared to boys’

Nancy says out of 5,216 reported cases of child abuse up to August 2023, 3,348 girls fell victim to physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

GIRLS continue to be more vulnerable to violence and abuse compared to boys, according to statistics from the Social Welfare Department.

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said out of the 5,216 cases of child abuse reported this year as at August, a total of 3,348 girls had fallen victim to physical, sexual and emotional abuse.