Woman nabbed in Saratok for abuse of adopted daughter


Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri speaking to reporters in Kuching on Monday (Feb 9). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: An 11-year-old girl who was allegedly physically abused by her adoptive mother in Saratok is now under the care of child protection officers and counsellors, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said the victim had been sent to Hospital Saratok for treatment.

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