PUTRAJAYA: A total of 55 children rescued during Ops Global, which involved Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB), have been returned to their qualified guardians, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said this was done based on the law and court order.
“We obtained custody of the children following court procedures, which allowed the children to be placed under the Social Welfare Department Subsequently, to release the children, we also needed to seek court approval.
“The department’s role is not to separate children from their parents; rather, our responsibility is to protect and care for the children,” she told a press conference after officiating the National Conference on Ageing 2024, reported Bernama.
Currently, 560 children – 283 boys and 277 girls – are housed in shelters after the department secured a temporary custody order from the court for two months under Section 25(2)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
On Oct 20, Nancy reportedly said that no children have been returned to their parents due to concerns over potential custody battles.
