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Unicef Wants Action On Unregulated Welfare Homes

Sep 13, 2024

Unicef is urging authorities to take stricter action against unregulated childcare centers.

It explained that kids are at a higher risk of abuse and neglect at these centers, because there aren’t qualified social workers who can monitor the facilities effectively.

The agency said this in response to a major operation where cops raided 20 welfare homes across two states and rescued over 400 kids from alleged exploitation.

The fund is also urging the government to ensure the young victims get the necessary medical and psychosocial support.

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The JPJ is stepping up efforts to reduce congestion and waiting times for the public at its branches.

It’s instructed all heads of branches to ensure counters are open and manned at all times, to improve service delivery.

The department adds that top officials will also be going undercover to check the efficiency of JPJ staff at its offices nationwide.

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The Environment Department is investigating and inspecting premises suspected of causing the recent odor pollution in Johor.

It adds that nine samples have been taken for analysis and that it's also conducted air quality checks using drones.

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In Vietnam, the death toll from Typhoon Yagi has risen to over 220.

More than 100 people also remain missing, after what was the strongest storm to hit Asia this year.

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And, Donald Trump has once again shot down calls for a second debate with Kamala Harris, despite widespread public opinion the lost the first presidential showdown earlier this week.