Baby Dumping In Malaysia
This means about nine babies were abandoned each month this year and most were found dead.
Baby dumping in malaysia. An average of 100 baby dumping cases are reported every year with more than half dead according to police statistics. According to royal malaysia police pdrm statistics one reported case of baby dumping every three days is just the tip of the iceberg as these only highlight cases that have been discovered. 115 cases in 2016. These statistics have not decreased for more than 15 years despite the policies and laws put in place.
Just a few months ago in pahang an east coast state in malaysia a cleaning lady at a bus terminal found that one of the toilets was clogged with water mixed with blood. Malaysia is recording an upward trend of baby dumping cases with 103 incidents recorded in 2014. Baby dumping still rampant in malaysia an average of 100 baby dumping cases are reported every year with more than half dead despite the introduction of baby hatches. Despite harsh laws in place to deter teen pregnancies and baby dumping reports indicate an average of over 100 babies dumped annually.
Discussions will include the position of baby dumping in islam to serve as a comparison. Some 53 cases of baby dumping occurred between january and june this year reveals the women family and community development ministry. These statistics have not decreased for more. In malaysia and nigeria baby dumping is an alarming phenomenon.
Many babies suffer or even die as a result of the act of baby dumping. 120 cases in 2017. 111 cases in 2015. This article intends to examine the laws relating to the protection of babies from dumping in malaysia and nigeria.
Dr wan azizah urged teenagers and women who need help with their unplanned pregnancies to call the 24 hour talian kasih hotline at 15999. The media quoted the minister of women family and. And 128 cases in 2018. It was reported that in malaysia a country notorious for baby dumping a baby is dumped in the country every three days with the majority found dead.
Recently it was reported that 53 baby dumping cases occurred from january to june this year where on average for every three days one baby is dumped.