SEREMBAN, Sept 14 — The Education Ministry (MOE) is ready to provide education to the 402 children suspected of being victims of exploitation, neglect, and abuse at welfare homes owned by a company, who were rescued in several raids in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
Education Director-General Azman Adnan said the MOE will provide ample opportunities for the children to receive education as primary education is compulsory under the Education Act 1996.
“…the investigation into the case is still ongoing…so, we will wait for the results of the police investigation and see where we can assist to ensure that these children receive education just like other children,” he told the press after the 23rd Commencement Ceremony of Institut Aminuddin Baki today.
Azman added that all Malaysian children aged seven and above are required to receive education, and parents who fail to comply with this requirement may face action.
On Wednesday (September 11), the police rescued 402 children and teenagers aged one to 17 via Op Global, who are suspected of being victims of exploitation.
The police also detained 171 individuals, including religious teachers and caretakers aged between 17 and 64, to assist in the investigation.
— Bernama
