SHAH ALAM: The authorities will come down hard on schools that try to conceal acts of sexual harassment against students, says law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said.
She said anyone who failed to report suspected cases of sexual harassment against children, whether they occur in school or at home, may be charged under Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.Under Section 19 of the Act, the failure to provide information on such incidents entails a punishment of a fine of not more than RM5,000.SPONSORED CONTENT Sabah revenue hits RM6.
She was asked to comment on action that may be taken against administrators who refuse to disclose sexual misconduct involving their students out of fear of damaging the school’s reputation.“We assure you that those who provide information will be given protection under the law,” she said. Azalina stressed the importance of not only having sound laws but also ensuring their effective implementation to achieve their intended impact.“Hence, now we are taking a collaborative approach with agencies from other ministries to move forward together.Earlier, Azalina signed a memorandum of cooperation on the protection of students from sexual exploitation on behalf of the legal affairs division, and education minister Fadhlina Sidek.
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