Independent Children's Commission Act should be passed in Parliament, says Azalina


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 10 Oct 2021

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Parliament needs to pass a law to create an independent Children's Commission Act with sufficient funds to carry out the duties and role of the commission to ensure that the group gets proper protection.

Select Committee on Women and Children Affairs and Social Development chairperson Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic) said the matter was among the main issues raised in the committee's meeting with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) held on Thursday.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!
   

Next In Nation

Azmin has a tendency to ‘micromanage’, says Amirudin
Muhyiddin should assist MACC to locate son-in-law, says Fahmi
Explain why Kelantan can’t resolve water woes, Anwar asks PAS, Perikatan
Company owners to be charged with fraud in Tawau
Vincent Tan, Berjaya Land file RM200mil suit against Sanusi
Kudat MMEA detains two Filipinos for ferrying controlled items without permit
State polls: Talk about bringing down Federal Govt will not aid economic recovery, says Nik Nazmi
State polls: Don't miss out opportunities for a better life, Zahid tells Kelantan folk
Sanusi sues Saifuddin over REE theft allegations
Ipoh cops on the hunt for car thieves

Others Also Read