Push for strict screening of childcare workers


PETALING JAYA: Concerns are mounting over how mandatory criminal background checks for childcare workers will be enforced, despite the move being widely seen as crucial to safeguarding children.

Wanita MCA chief Datuk Wong You Fong (pic) said while screening through the Sexual Offenders Against Children Registry (eDKK) is necessary, questions remain over its real-world implementation.

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