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Malaysia's Child Protection Laws Outdated

Srividhya Ganapathy, Co-Chairperson, Child Rights Innovation and Betterment Foundation

24-Feb-25 08:30

Malaysia's Child Protection Laws Outdated

Following growing concerns over persistent child labour despite high-income ambitions, should the government review the legal frameworks? Srividhya Ganapathy, co-chair of the Child Rights Innovation and Betterment Foundation, highlights the critical legislative changes needed to safeguard vulnerable children whilst exploring the economic and social reasons behind this practice.

Produced by: Aisalli Ayub

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See


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Categories:  politics,  government,  Law/Activism,  controversies,  education,  Family/Parenting

Tags:  children,  child labour,  legislation,  poverty,  inequality, 


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