KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara on Thursday (April 6) approved the Sexual Offences against Children (Amendment) Bill 2023, which aims to better protect children against all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Ten senators spoke during the debate on the bill, which was passed by a voice vote after it was tabled for its third reading by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
In an effort to overcome child sexual crimes, she said the Communications and Digital Ministry together with telco companies could also play a role by monitoring and removing pornographic content found online. "That's why we hope that after this amendment is made, the Communications and Digital Ministry can play a role through the existing Communications Act so that it can monitor content like this," she said.
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