The Handicapped Children’s Welfare Home reportedly keeps the disabled kids locked in “cages” to keep them from hurting each each other, claimed the Welfare Department. The department further explained that the decision to keep them in there was to protect not only the special needs children but also the other young residents there, the Straits Times reported.
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Showing posts with label Malaysia. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Foster mum loses to real mother
A foster mum lost her appeal against a lower court’s decision to grant custody of a six-year-old girl to her biological mother.
More >> Foster mum loses to real mother
More >> Foster mum loses to real mother
Friday, February 12, 2016
Separating siblings in custody order tears family apart, say family law experts
Separating siblings in custody order tears family apart, say family law experts
Although the court decision to separate two siblings in a custody dispute as in the S. Deepa case is not unprecedented, lawyers, including family law practitioners, say it is not encouraged as the family will be torn apart.
Although the court decision to separate two siblings in a custody dispute as in the S. Deepa case is not unprecedented, lawyers, including family law practitioners, say it is not encouraged as the family will be torn apart.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Remove profit motive from adoption process
Remove profit motive from adoption process
The recent fiasco surrounding the case of Malaysian toddler Angie Tiong shows what can go wrong when adoption remains an unregulated trade.
The recent fiasco surrounding the case of Malaysian toddler Angie Tiong shows what can go wrong when adoption remains an unregulated trade.
Sunday, May 03, 2015
Abused baby dies, foster parents held
Abused baby dies, foster parents held
An eight-month-old baby has been allegedly abused to death by his foster parents.
An eight-month-old baby has been allegedly abused to death by his foster parents.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Single mum gets child back from caretaker who 'adopted' the girl
Single mum gets child back from caretaker who 'adopted' the girl
It will be a sweet Chinese New Year reunion for single mother Lee Xie Li as the Children's Court here has granted her custody of her five-year-old daughter after a three-year ordeal.
It will be a sweet Chinese New Year reunion for single mother Lee Xie Li as the Children's Court here has granted her custody of her five-year-old daughter after a three-year ordeal.
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Bring child to court to meet Hindu mum OR face contempt charges - Federal Court tells Muslim convert dad
Bring child to court to meet Hindu mum OR face contempt charges - Federal Court tells Muslim convert dad
Muslim convert Izwan Abdullah has to bring the child at the centre of a custody dispute to court, allowing the seven-year-old to meet his Hindu mother, Deepa Subramaniam, or risk being in contempt, the Federal Court has ruled.
Muslim convert Izwan Abdullah has to bring the child at the centre of a custody dispute to court, allowing the seven-year-old to meet his Hindu mother, Deepa Subramaniam, or risk being in contempt, the Federal Court has ruled.
Thursday, October 02, 2014
Couple in Swedish child abuse case may get back custody of kids
Couple in Swedish child abuse case may get back custody of kids
On March 28, the Solna district court in Stockholm, Sweden imposed a jail sentence of 14 months on Shalwati Norshal and 10 months on her husband, Azizul Raheem Awaludin, for gross violation of their children's integrity and hitting them.
On March 28, the Solna district court in Stockholm, Sweden imposed a jail sentence of 14 months on Shalwati Norshal and 10 months on her husband, Azizul Raheem Awaludin, for gross violation of their children's integrity and hitting them.
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Tearful reunion for mother and kids in Swedish child abuse case
Tearful reunion for mother and kids in Swedish child abuse case
This follows a quiet welcome for the Malaysian mother, who met her husband Azizul Raheem Awaluddin when she arrived at the arrival hall of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) before meeting newsmen at Tourism Malaysia's KLIA offices.
This follows a quiet welcome for the Malaysian mother, who met her husband Azizul Raheem Awaluddin when she arrived at the arrival hall of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) before meeting newsmen at Tourism Malaysia's KLIA offices.
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Be aware of Western child protection systems
Be aware of Western child protection systems
The actions taken by Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Prime Minister in getting the four children back home from Sweden are all that the actions of a country’s leaders ought to be.
The actions taken by Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Prime Minister in getting the four children back home from Sweden are all that the actions of a country’s leaders ought to be.
Monday, December 02, 2013
Foster mum charged over teen's death
Foster mum charged over teen's death
AN eatery operator yesterday claimed trial to a charge of causing the death of her 18-year-old foster daughter.
AN eatery operator yesterday claimed trial to a charge of causing the death of her 18-year-old foster daughter.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Teenager allegedly abused by foster parents dies
Teenager allegedly abused by foster parents dies
Police have reclassified an abuse case involving a couple from Kampung Belanga Pecah in Langkawi after their 18-year-old foster child, succumbed to her injuries at the Langkawi Hospital yesterday.
Police have reclassified an abuse case involving a couple from Kampung Belanga Pecah in Langkawi after their 18-year-old foster child, succumbed to her injuries at the Langkawi Hospital yesterday.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Police have power to interrogate children without parents' permission
Police have power to interrogate children without parents' permission
Police have the power to interrogate children without the permission or presence or their parents or guardian in cases involving the Criminal Procedure Code, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim.
Police have the power to interrogate children without the permission or presence or their parents or guardian in cases involving the Criminal Procedure Code, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim.
Monday, April 08, 2013
28 children rescued from baby-for-sale racket returned to their foster parents
28 children rescued from baby-for-sale racket returned to their foster parents
It was a sheer relief for 28 foster families of the children who were rescued from the baby-for-sale racket in February when the children were returned to them today.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Selective use of statistics disappointing
Selective use of statistics disappointing
Note: I love the title of this article. Tell me that CPS doesn't implement selective use of statistics in their spreading of bullshit.
ON behalf of a group of Concerned Parents in Selangor (CPS), we are in total agreement with the views of PAGE “Reveal PPSMI survey in entirety” (The Star, Nov 26) .
Note: I love the title of this article. Tell me that CPS doesn't implement selective use of statistics in their spreading of bullshit.
ON behalf of a group of Concerned Parents in Selangor (CPS), we are in total agreement with the views of PAGE “Reveal PPSMI survey in entirety” (The Star, Nov 26) .
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Landslide Kills 20 Kids at Malaysia Orphanage
Landslide Kills 20 Kids at Malaysia Orphanage
A landslide buried 20 children and four adults at a Malaysian orphanage Saturday where scores of rescuers were digging by their hands in soil softened by the rains to find the missing, police said.
A landslide buried 20 children and four adults at a Malaysian orphanage Saturday where scores of rescuers were digging by their hands in soil softened by the rains to find the missing, police said.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Big crybabies
Big crybabies
Welfare Department says adoptions rising since 2008 but most prospective parents only want fair, cute, healthy one-year-old babies
Welfare Department says adoptions rising since 2008 but most prospective parents only want fair, cute, healthy one-year-old babies
Friday, May 13, 2011
30 Orphancare Babies Given To Foster Families
30 Orphancare Babies Given To Foster Families
OrphanCare, a non- profit organisation for welfare and orphan management established a year ago, has placed 30 babies with foster families.
OrphanCare, a non- profit organisation for welfare and orphan management established a year ago, has placed 30 babies with foster families.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Malaysia Masculinity Camp for Effeminate Boys is Illegal, Says Minister
Malaysia Masculinity Camp for Effeminate Boys is Illegal, Says Minister
A Malaysian minister has slammed local officials sending 66 boys identified by school teachers as effeminate to a four-day masculinity "self-development course" to prevent them being gay or transgender. The women's minister said the move is not only harmful, but it also illegal and violates child welfare laws.
A Malaysian minister has slammed local officials sending 66 boys identified by school teachers as effeminate to a four-day masculinity "self-development course" to prevent them being gay or transgender. The women's minister said the move is not only harmful, but it also illegal and violates child welfare laws.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Hundreds Muslim kids in limbo
Hundreds Muslim kids in limbo
Hundreds of children are languishing in welfare homes or child centres while waiting for their parents to finalise their divorces at the Syariah Court.
Hundreds of children are languishing in welfare homes or child centres while waiting for their parents to finalise their divorces at the Syariah Court.
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