Where is the oversight over welfare homes?

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The recent raid on 20 welfare homes in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan by the police was the result of shocking allegations of physical and sexual abuse affecting over 400 children.

What are the gaps in the oversight mechanisms that allow such cases to occur? BFM discusses the implications with Dr Farah Nini Dusuki of Suhakam.

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning and Shazana Mokhtar
Produced by: Natalie Tan/BFM

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AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama
  1. Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
  2. Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
  3. Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
  4. Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
  5. Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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