NGO, expert ask for strict enforcing of laws for children’s welfare

MALAYSIA has strong laws in place to oversee child care centres and child protection such as Child Care Centre Act 1984, Care Centres Act 1993 and Child Act 2001 (see graphic).

However, enforcing the laws has not been strict, says Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) chief executive officer Ananti Rajasingam.