Child Act needs to be strengthened, says Permaisuri Johor


JOHOR BARU: The Child Act needs to be strengthened, with legislative provisions so that more proactive and aggressive action can be taken, says Permaisuri Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah.

Her Majesty questioned the weaknesses in the authorities' system related to the safety and protection of children in a meeting with several government agencies and non-governmental organisations held at Istana Polo here.

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