Rina Harun: Seventeen children abused in a day from Jan-April this year

SEREMBAN: Seventeen children were abused on average in a day in the first four months of this year, says Datuk Seri Rina Harun.

The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said almost 35% of the 2,040 cases involved neglect, while almost 30% were victims of physical and sexual abuse.