JOHOR BARU: Child protection laws should be enhanced instantly, says Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim (pic).
He added it was one of many three vital steps that should be performed to make sure that circumstances just like the abuse of Down Syndrome little one, Bella, doesn’t occur once more throughout a gathering with Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.
The assembly, which was additionally attended by Unicef consultant to Malaysia Amanda Bissex and state lady, household and neighborhood growth Khairin Nisa Ismail, was held at Royal Johor Polo Club right here on Tuesday (April 19).
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“An enhancement on the current laws, such as the Child Act 2001, is needed immediately. This should include aspects of child centre registration, accreditation, assessment, funding and monitoring to ensure that all operators are operating legally with a sense of public service.
“The Welfare Department (JKM) needs to audit all existing approved childcare centres and quickly close any childcare centres that are not registered with JKM or operating illegally, starting with Johor, immediately.
“Legal action should also be taken against the operators or owners of any illegally run establishments,” he stated in an announcement posted on his Facebook web page right here.
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Tunku Ismail added speedy examine additionally wanted to be performed on the situation of childcare centres beginning in Johor, commissioned along with pointers from Unicef and different impartial establishments.
He stated the findings of this examine should be made public.
“I will ensure that the suggested improvements are taken seriously and carried out immediately.
“I would like to stress that the welfare of children, especially those in shelter homes should always be protected and well taken care of,” he added.
