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Borneo Post
22-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Nancy: Sarawak records 572 child abuse and neglect cases in first half of 2025
Nancy (seated centre) in a group photo with the participants of Program Advokasi Perlindungan Kanak-Kanak: Kasih Kanak-Kanak Peringkat Bahagian Samarahan Tahun 2025 at the Student Pavilion Hall, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) here today. – Photo by Jude Toyat KOTA SAMARAHAN (June 22): A total of 572 cases of child abuse and neglect were registered in Sarawak from January to June this year, said Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Dato Sri Nancy Shukri. She said these statistics, released by the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM), highlight an urgent need to strengthen community awareness and advocacy for child protection. 'Out of these 572 cases, 45 occurred in the Samarahan Division alone. These are not just numbers — they represent real children in need of our help,' she said when officiating at the 'Program Advokasi Perlindungan Kanak-Kanak: Kasih Kanak-Kanak Peringkat Bahagian Samarahan Tahun 2025', held at the Student Pavilion Hall, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) here today. Nancy stressed that children deserve to grow up in safe, loving, and respectful environments, free from all forms of abuse including physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, and exploitation, in line with the Child Act 2001. 'This programme is more than symbolic. It is a platform to reaffirm that every Malaysian child deserves to grow up in a nurturing environment — at home, in school, and anywhere else they may be,' she added. She noted that the 'Kasih Kanak-Kanak programme', implemented nationwide in 2024, involved 25 schools across Sarawak with more than 5,500 participants, including 400 students from SK Muara Tuang and SMK Kota Samarahan In Samarahan Division. 'In 2025, we will double our efforts. Another 300 schools across Malaysia will be included in this national movement, not just as a ministry project,' said Nancy. She also highlighted the expansion of 30 more Children's Activity Centres (PAKK) throughout the country this year, providing safe and child-friendly spaces for children to play, learn, and develop. Touching on online safety, Nancy warned of evolving threats to children in the digital age, including cyberbullying and online exploitation. She urged the public to report suspicious incidents immediately via Talian Kasih 15999 or WhatsApp 019-2615999. Nancy called on all community members — parents, teachers, caregivers, welfare officers, and society at large — to work together to ensure children grow up happily, healthily, and safely. cases child abuse lead nancy shukri neglect sarawak
Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Borneo Post
KPWKM urges collective action against child abuse cases
Farah Adura (fourth right) presents a cheque to the representatives of the Children's Protection Team and Children's Welfare Team (Sabah East Coast Zone). KUNAK (May 25): The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has called for greater community involvement in protecting children from abuse and neglect, emphasising the need for a collective approach to ensure child safety. According to the minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, every level of society including parents, educators, the parent-teacher association (PTA) and local communities, plays a role in creating a safe environment for children. Speaking at the 'Kasih Kanak-Kanak Child Protection Advocacy Programme' at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Selamat Kunak, she stressed that child protection must be a shared responsibility. Farah Adura (sitting on chair, third left) and other distinguished guests join the officials and teachers in a group photo with the school-children. 'This initiative supports the government's commitment to preventing physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect and exploitation, as outlined under the Child Act 2001,' she said in her speech that was delivered by the ministry's deputy secretary general (operations) Farah Adura Hamidi. The Kasih Kanak-Kanak programme was rolled out nationwide in 2024, reaching schools in every state, including 10 in Sabah. It is an initiative under the 'Kembara Kasih KPWKM'. Building upon this success, the ministry now aims to expand the programme to 300 more schools to continue raising awareness and empowering children. Nancy said the ministry, through the Social Welfare Department, was deeply concerned about the growing number of abuse cases, which had been widely highlighted on social media. In Sabah alone, 1,181 child abuse and neglect cases were recorded in 2024. 'These figures are not just statistics – they represent real stories of trauma and injustice experienced by children who should have been protected and loved,' she said. The federal minister noted that in addition to physical harm, cases of emotional abuse and neglect were also on the rise, including children left without food or care, beaten, or verbally abused to the point of damaging their confidence and mental health. The programme also promotes awareness of reporting channels, including the Talian Kasih 15999 and WhatsApp line 019-261 5999, all out to offer immediate help for children in distress. 'We need everyone to be the eyes and ears of the community. 'Report abuse immediately – your action could save a child's life,' she urged. Nancy also expressed hope that the advocacy initiative would strengthen public awareness and commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect, creating safer spaces for future generations. child abuse KPWKM lead nancy shukri
The Sun
24-05-2025
- The Sun
337 schools joined Child Protection Advocacy Programme last year
KUNAK: A total of 337 schools across the country participated in the Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-Kanak last year, surpassing the initial 300-school target, said the Social Welfare Department (JKM) deputy director-general (Operations) Rosmahwati Ishak. She said the encouraging response, 112 per cent over the set target, indicates that school communities are keen to have more of such awareness programmes. 'Therefore, this year, JKM has decided to expand the programme to 300 schools nationwide, with 25 schools in Sabah,' she told Bernama at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Selamat here today. Rosmahwati attended the Kasih Kanak-Kanak Child Protection Advocacy Programme, officiated by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) deputy-secretary general (Operations) Farah Adura Hamidi, in conjunction with the Kembara Kasih KPWKM 2025 initiative. Rosmahwati, who spoke on behalf of the Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, emphasised that collaboration between residents and the school community, including teachers, students, parents, and the Parent-Teacher Association, is crucial because ensuring children's safety is a shared responsibility. 'We are aware that child protection cases have been rising year after year, which is why this collaborative movement must continue to ensure that awareness of child protection remains at the highest level,' she said. Meanwhile, Rosmahwati said this year's advocacy programme features greater variety, including promoting elements of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). She also noted that incidents of child abuse and neglect are of deep concern in Malaysia, with Sabah alone recording 1,575 cases in 2024. 'This figure is more just a statistic as it represents 1,575 tales of pain, trauma, and injustice experienced by children who deserve to be protected and loved,' she said. She urged the public to utilise the Talian Kasih 15999 hotline and the Whatsapp number at 019-2615999 to get prompt assistance for cases of abuse and neglect involving children. 'We encourage more people to come forward and use this hotline to report any suspected cases, especially those involving child safety and protection, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse,' she said, adding that the public can channel information and tackle the surge in child abuse and neglect incidents.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- The Sun
337 schools joined Child Protection Advocacy Prog. last year
KUNAK: A total of 337 schools across the country participated in the Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-Kanak last year, surpassing the initial 300-school target, said the Social Welfare Department (JKM) deputy director-general (Operations) Rosmahwati Ishak. She said the encouraging response, 112 per cent over the set target, indicates that school communities are keen to have more of such awareness programmes. 'Therefore, this year, JKM has decided to expand the programme to 300 schools nationwide, with 25 schools in Sabah,' she told Bernama at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Selamat here today. Rosmahwati attended the Kasih Kanak-Kanak Child Protection Advocacy Programme, officiated by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) deputy-secretary general (Operations) Farah Adura Hamidi, in conjunction with the Kembara Kasih KPWKM 2025 initiative. Rosmahwati, who spoke on behalf of the Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, emphasised that collaboration between residents and the school community, including teachers, students, parents, and the Parent-Teacher Association, is crucial because ensuring children's safety is a shared responsibility. 'We are aware that child protection cases have been rising year after year, which is why this collaborative movement must continue to ensure that awareness of child protection remains at the highest level,' she said. Meanwhile, Rosmahwati said this year's advocacy programme features greater variety, including promoting elements of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). She also noted that incidents of child abuse and neglect are of deep concern in Malaysia, with Sabah alone recording 1,575 cases in 2024. 'This figure is more just a statistic as it represents 1,575 tales of pain, trauma, and injustice experienced by children who deserve to be protected and loved,' she said. She urged the public to utilise the Talian Kasih 15999 hotline and the Whatsapp number at 019-2615999 to get prompt assistance for cases of abuse and neglect involving children. 'We encourage more people to come forward and use this hotline to report any suspected cases, especially those involving child safety and protection, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse,' she said, adding that the public can channel information and tackle the surge in child abuse and neglect incidents.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- New Straits Times
337 schools joined child protection advocacy programme last year
KUNAK: A total of 337 schools across the country participated in the Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-Kanak last year, surpassing the initial 300-school target, said the Welfare Department. Its deputy director-general (Operations) Rosmahwati Ishak said the encouraging response indicates that school communities are keen to have more of such awareness programmes. "Therefore, this year, the department has decided to expand the programme to 300 schools nationwide, with 25 schools in Sabah," she told Bernama at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Selamat here yesterday. Rosmahwati attended the Kasih Kanak-Kanak Child Protection Advocacy Programme, officiated by theWomen, Family and Community Development Ministry deputy-secretary general (Operations) Farah Adura Hamidi, in conjunction with the Kembara Kasih KPWKM 2025 initiative. Rosmahwati, who spoke on behalf of the Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, emphasised that collaboration between residents and the school community, including teachers, students, parents, and the Parent-Teacher Association, is crucial because ensuring children's safety is a shared responsibility. "We are aware that child protection cases have been rising year after year, which is why this collaborative movement must continue to ensure that awareness of child protection remains at the highest level," she said. Meanwhile, Rosmahwati said this year's advocacy programme features greater variety, including promoting elements of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). She also noted that incidents of child abuse and neglect are of deep concern in Malaysia, with Sabah alone recording 1,575 cases in 2024. "This figure is more just a statistic as it represents 1,575 tales of pain, trauma, and injustice experienced by children who deserve to be protected and loved," she said. She urged the public to utilise the Talian Kasih 15999 hotline and the Whatsapp number at 019-2615999 to get prompt assistance for cases of abuse and neglect involving children. "We encourage more people to come forward and use this hotline to report any suspected cases, especially those involving child safety and protection, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse," she said, adding that the public can channel information and tackle the surge in child abuse and neglect incidents. – Bernama
