The right to life

Parents/guardians of children in Malaysia must

provide for the basic needs of children
Children need a shelter which is nice and
conducive, balanced diet and clean water.
It can assure the survival of a positive and
cheerful life.
Balanced diet and clean water are needed to
enable children to have healthy body for a more
positive and active life.

The right to protection

Children in Malaysia are valuable asset for the
future of this country. Therefore,
children in Malaysia are protected from any types
of negative acts such as abuse, neglect ,
exploitation and slavery
Protection will be given to children who have been
abused either physically, emotionally or sexually.
Those who commit abuse, neglect and exploitation
of children will be severely punished

The right to
development
Malaysia has given serious focus in the holistic
development of children which includes physical,
emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social.
Parents must provide children with formal
education by sending children to school and
informal education
Childrens interest and love for knowledge must
be nurtured since childhood to ensure their
development in various aspects.

The right to
participation
Children in Malaysia are given the right to
associate and play with their peers freely without
restrictions. (to enhance their social skills)
They can associate freely regardless of race,
ethnicity, color of the skin, religion and others
Children in Malaysia are not prohibited to join
and become members of associations and clubs.

THE EFFORTS IN PROTECTING

CHILDREN

Protection of Children Act 1991 (Ac

Prevention programs and rehabilita