Fight against child sexual exploitation demands deep commitment

THE Alliance for a Safe Community expresses its deep concern over the continuing and alarming issue of sexual exploitation involving young children in Malaysia. These heinous acts not only violate the innocence and dignity of our children but also leave lifelong psychological trauma that is often difficult to heal.

Recent statistics from the Royal Malaysia Police indicate that between 2020 and 2023, over 7,000 cases of sexual crimes involving children were reported. Hundreds of cases were linked to online grooming, exploitation, and paedophilic behaviour.