‘Caring for children is a joint responsibility’


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians must be the eyes and ears to create a more protective environment for children and prevent incidents of abuse, say child rights advocates.

Child Rights, Innovation and Betterment Foundation co-chair Srividhya Ganapathy called on the public to intervene when they suspect something amiss, saying that the community must play an active role in the prevention of child abuse.

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