Malaysia's minister warns against publishing pics of children in criminal cases, citing Child Act 2001.
Malaysia's Minister in Prime Minister's Dept. (Legal and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, warned against publishing pics of children in criminal cases in media, citing Child Act 2001. Section 15(2) prohibits such publication, with violations leading to criminal charges. Azalina emphasized respecting children's rights, as illustrated by a recent case involving a 12-year-old charged for driving without a license.
August 10, 2024
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