Govt reviewing child abuse laws with focus on parents' role in prevention


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PUTRAJAYA: The government is reviewing several legal provisions to introduce clearer, stronger obligations for parents and guardians in preventing abuse and sexual assault on children.

According to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic), this includes making it mandatory for parents and guardians to monitor children’s online activities, and actively take part in digital safety awareness and education programmes.

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