Ministry slammed for stopping helpline for domestic abuse, child protection services


PETALING JAYA: The decision of the Women and Family Development Ministry to suspend its Talian Kasih hotline during the movement control order has come under fire from women and child rights activists.

“How can Talian Kasih 15999 be suspended at a time when women and children may need help the most?” said Sisters in Islam executive director Rozana Isa (pic).

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