Groups hail move to protect and end violence against children


PETALING JAYA: The decision to appoint a Commissioner for Children is a right move towards elevating the rights and protection of children, say pro-children rights groups.

Be My Protector engagement and operations director Roland Edward welcomed the decision, saying the upcoming formation of a Child’s Commission was something that many groups and advocates had been fighting for.

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