Child Abuse Cases Are Rising in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore
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Cases of child abuse appear to be increasing across Southeast Asia, according to a recent report from the South China Morning Post. The report looks at the trend in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, and it also examines the possible reasons behind the rise.
In Malaysia, the number of children recorded as needing care and protection has grown every year. The figure rose from 6,770 in 2022 to 8,536 in 2023, and then to 9,624 in 2024. This means that the number increased by more than 40 per cent in two years.
The article also covers Indonesia and Singapore. The information available in the report shows that the problem is not limited to one country. Child protection is an important issue for families, schools and communities in the region, and the report highlights the need to understand why these cases are becoming more common.
The rising numbers show that child protection remains a serious concern in the region. Readers in Singapore who want to learn more about the causes and the situation in their own country can read the full report.
Sources: South China Morning Post
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