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Malaysiakini (English)
Malaysiakini (English)
MP SPEAKS | What a week it has been for Malaysia. We have watched blatant cruelty unfold before our very eyes, which forces all Malaysians to rethink – where do we stand when it comes to humanity, basic human rights, dignity, and morality? The case of a girl with Down syndrome known as Bella calls for attention to the rampant child abuse happening in the country. On average there are 17 children abused daily in Malaysia, a figure that is based on reported cases. The real figure is hidden below the tip of an iceberg. Abuse cases in facilities entrusted to care for vulnerable children are more l…