New department will enhance child protection under Child Act, says Nancy Shukri

KUALA LUMPUR: The new Child Development Department will enhance the Child Protection Team and Child Welfare Team formed under the Child Act 2001 in some 105 districts across the country, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said the Child Development Department has replaced the Children's Section under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) effective Sept 1, 2023.