When a parent fails a child, the state must act to support children; there are laws to ensure this happens. Society at large also has a responsibility to voice its concerns and make a call for action.

When a parent fails a child, the state must act to support children; there are laws to ensure this happens. Society at large also has a responsibility to voice its concerns and make a call for action.
The recent death of yet another young child from diphtheria, an easily preventable disease by immunisation, is a national tragedy, writes senior consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS.
The honeymoon period for the new Pakatan Harapan government is over. There is an erosion of integrity within the government as it seems to be going back to the old, dark ways.
Legislation needed to improve safety of children under care of child minders.