AG: Children to have greater voice under amendments to Child Act


CYBERJAYA: Children will have a greater voice in the decision-making process in matters affecting them with the appointment of two child representatives under the proposed amendments to the Child Act 2001.

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali said the two representatives would assist the children to better deal with issues relating to their care, protection, rehabilitation, development and participation.

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