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.
Author: Dr Amar Singh HSS
Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS, is a senior consultant paediatrician. He served in the civil service for more than 35 years and was formerly head of Paediatric Department at Ipoh Hospital and head of Clinical Research Centre at Perak. He is founder member of and advisor to the National Early Childhood Intervention Council.
How many children need to die before we act?
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.
Gostan Malaysia?
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.
Unregistered childcare centres a concern
Legislation needed to improve safety of children under care of child minders.