KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here set May 23 for decision of an application by Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali for a stay of execution of her 12-year prison sentence for neglecting and abusing a teenage Down Syndrome girl named Bella.
KUALA LUMPUR (May 4): Lawyers who held a watching brief in Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali’s trial said the Child Act should encompass more authorities to prevent abuse and neglect as occurred in the case.
The lawyers, who were appointed by Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahi
KUALA LUMPUR: The Child Act 2001 needs to be improved to be more inclusive in protecting children from neglect, ill-treatment, abuse and exploitation, said lawyers holding a watching brief in the case of Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali who was charged with neglecting and abusing Down syndrome teenager Bella.