JOHOR BARU – The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has reminded parents to always monitor and supervise their children when playing with firecrackers or fireworks during the Aidilfitri celebration.
Its deputy minister, Aiman Athirah Sabu said parents need to be more sensitive and not neglect their children to avoid any untoward incidents.
“This is because we don’t want the celebration to end in sadness. Children should always be monitored and cared for. If anything untoward happens, it can be interpreted as neglect and action can be taken under the Child Act,” she told reporters after opening a programme organised by Petronas Foundation here last night.
She said this when asked about the Local Government Development Ministry’s decision in allowing the sale of fireworks and firecrackers in the country.
Meanwhile, regarding the proposed establishment of the Child Development Department to protect children including those involving crime and abuse, he said the matter is in the discussion stage with the Public Service Department and the Finance Ministry.
“InsyaAllah, in 2026, the department will operate as an agency under the ministry,” he said.
Earlier, the Petronas Foundation distributed 250 packages of food items, such as glutinous rice, coconut milk, rendang paste, peanut sauce, and Raya cookies to low-income families. – Bernama, April 15, 2023
