SIBU: Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged the public not to record and post incidents of child abuse or neglect on social media.
Instead, she encouraged the people to contact and report such cases to the authorities or Talian Kasih at 15999.
"People need to know what to do if they see something suspicious. Report it immediately to the police or Talian Kasih at 15999.
"Don't just record videos for social media; report it to us," she said.
Speaking at the launch of the Child Advocacy Programme: Love for Children at SMK Agama Sibu today, the Santubong member of Parliament said that the Child Protection Team (PPKK) should be given the opportunity to better understand the children in their respective areas.
This, she said, was to enable them to fulfill the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the PPKK and Children's Activities Centre (PAKK) guidelines.
On the programme, she said its purpose was to enhance children's understanding of situations involving those who need care and protection.
"That is where we give children the opportunity to learn what they should do if something happens to them or to someone they know," she said.
She added that the programme was organised in collaboration with the police and other relevant parties, particularly those involved in law enforcement to protect children.
Nancy also said her ministry hoped all parties would work together to find effective solutions to social issues concerning children, and to ensure their safety and protection to curb the increase in child abuse and neglect cases in the future.