Newborn found buried alive in Kapit highlights need to protect babies, support mothers in crisis
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 29: Caretaker Minister for Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah has called for stronger child protection and support for mothers in crisis after a newborn baby boy was found alive but buried in the ground near a rented house along Jalan Airport, Kapit on Tuesday (Oct 27). According to the press statement, she said the incident highlighted the urgent need to protect vulnerable children while ensuring women facing unplanned…
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A newborn was found alive after being buried in Kapit, prompting calls for better child protection and support for mothers in crisis.
Caretaker Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah emphasized child safety and support for mothers in crisis.
She urged the public not to speculate and called for a thorough investigation.
The incident highlights the need for preventive efforts and accessible help for vulnerable mothers.
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KUCHING, Oct 29: Caretaker Minister for Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah has called for stronger child protection and support for mothers in crisis after a newborn baby boy was found alive but buried in the ground near a rented house along Jalan Airport, Kapit on Tuesday (Oct 27).
According to the press statement, she said the incident highlighted the urgent need to protect vulnerable children while ensuring women facing unplanned pregnancies, emotional distress or difficult family circumstances have access to help before their situations escalate.
“My position on child protection is unequivocal: the safety and lives of children must always come first,” she said.
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