Temporary shelters will be established in several districts in the State to address the street children issue, the State Legislative Assembly was told Monday.
The shelters will be under the purview of the State Government through its State Affairs and Research Office (HEDNP) and the Welfare Services Department, as well as being assisted by local authorities.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the initiative was in line with the 1989 Geneva Convention related to children’s rights in getting protection from danger, including the Child Act 2001
The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah-Barisan Nasional (GRS-BN) State Government has plans to further develop the potential of Sipitang based on the facilities for the oil and gas industry that are readily available in the constituency
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor sees the support of all independent assemblymen for the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) government as helping to realise the Sabah Maju Jaya Plan (SMJ Plan) 2021-2025