Be careful when making announcements of missing children on socmed, says Bukit Aman


KUALA LUMPUR: Although making announcements of missing children through social media such as Facebook and WhatsApp can help the authorities to locate them, it must be done carefully to protect the safety of the children and their respective families.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan said parents or members of the public who wish to make such an announcement must use the right platform.

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