Yeoh: Child Sex Offenders Registry accessible at state Welfare Dept offices from April 1

Hannah Yeoh (second, left) at the launch of the child sex offenders registry search facility on Tuesday. -Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Parents and those working in childcare have been urged to make full use of the Child Sex Offenders Registry before hiring a babysitter.

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh said effective April 1, the public can visit any state Welfare Department (JKM) office and check if a potential babysitter has a prior record for child sexual offences.