It is not only Kelantan, which has a serious social problem involving the young, and punishment is not the only solution, says the writer. — 123rf
THERE is a popular saying, that it takes two to tango. It means that in a situation that involves two people, both are held accountable for what happens. Both must share responsibility.
This was probably the stand of Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat, who has proposed that girls involved in consensual sexual relations with underage boys, must also be made liable.
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Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
