‘Caged’ residents home staff did not attend courses by Welfare Department

In safe hands: Chew and Dr Mah talking to Noni, one of the residents at the welfare home in Batu Gajah. — Bernama

BATU GAJAH: The manager of the welfare home where some residents were allegedly locked in “cages” lacked training.

The 12 caregivers, five of whom are permanent staff, also did not undergo any training from the state Welfare Department on how to handle the mentally challenged.