Three Myanmar Boys, One Criminal Case, And A Bigger Question About Child Protection
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Lawyer and activist Siti Kasim says Malaysia must protect the elderly complainant while ensuring the three boys receive the legal safeguards owed to children.
From the original report
An elderly woman deserves to feel safe in her own neighbourhood. But when the people accused of threatening her are children aged just 11 and 12, it becomes more complicated.
The case involving three Myanmar boys accused of threatening a 71-year-old woman in Bukit Mertajam has brought this difficult question into the spotlight.
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- Oct 31, 2026
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- Oct 31, 2026
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