21 January 2026
We will continue to fail children, again and again, unless we fix our child protection services and adopt a more holistic approach in addressing the challenges.
Tag: child abuse
3 November 2025
Letter
DOSM Data Shows Rise In Reported Child Abuse, But True Scale Still Hidden — Dr Amar-Singh HSS
Dr Amar-Singh says DOSM’s 2025 data showing a 12.7% rise in reported child abuse cases likely reflects better reporting, not reality. He warns the true scale is far larger and urges nationwide prevention and stronger child protection measures.
16 September 2024
The Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia, Malaysian Paediatric Association, and Asia Pacific Pediatric Associations demand the establishment of an independent Children's Commission and to consider appointing a Minister for children and young people.
13 September 2024
Letter
Professional Support Needed For Recovery Of Sexually Abused Children In Welfare Homes — FRHAM
FRHAM stresses an urgent need for comprehensive professional support to aid the healing process and recovery from such "unimaginable horrors" faced by 402 children recently rescued from welfare homes, who allegedly suffered sexual and physical abuse.
3 June 2024
Letter
Unanswered Questions About Abuse Of Student Made To Stand Under The Sun — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Shanti Abraham, Srividhya Ganapathy & Ajeet Kaur, Sharmila Sekaran, Hartini Zainudin, Amy Bala & PH Wong
Child rights activists describe the case of an 11-year-old student who was made to stand under the sun as child abuse. They call for a mandatory Child Protection Policy in all child care centres, preschools, and schools. "There must be regular audits."
26 February 2024
After a doctor was charged with sexual misconduct and producing child porn of multiple paediatric patients at Kemaman Hospital, Dr Amar-Singh HSS calls for a written child protection policy at MOH, govt agencies, CSOs, and child care and education centres.
7 March 2022
Dr Amar-Singh HSS has observed in recent years that some children reported as possible abuse victims to the Welfare Department are not brought to paediatricians for examination.
16 October 2019
Why does it look like the tahfiz school and sexual abusers received more support from authorities than the victim?
14 October 2019
Richard Huckle posed as an English teacher and philanthropist in poor Christian communities in KL.
7 October 2019
A teacher who can do such a cruel act to a child under their care should not be allowed to be in charge of children again.