Girl allegedly abused by parents to be in Penang state care

Girl allegedly abused by parents to be in Penang state care

GEORGE TOWN: The 12-year-old girl who was allegedly abused by her parents will be placed in a government-run care centre once she is discharged from hospital, according to the Penang Social Welfare Department. Read full story

Alleged abuse victim, 12, to enter state custody as no relatives found fit, says Penang Welfare Dept - Malaysia now

GEORGE TOWN, May 27 — A 12-year-old girl who was allegedly abused by her parents will be placed in a government-run care centre once she is discharged from hospital, according to the Penang Social Welfare Department (JKM). State JKM director Zakaria Taib said the decision was made after discussions with the girl’s immediate relatives revealed that none were willing or suitable to take her in. “Following consultations with both sides of the famil…