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Nearly 500 cases of child abuse, neglect, referred to JAPEM since 2014 The welfare agency says better reporting mechanisms and safeguarding measures now in place

June 12, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s efforts to combat child abuse continue to face challenges, with 481 cases reported to the Community Development Department…

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Call for new survey to determine prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace LegCo member says many incidents still go unreported as women fear stigma, repercussions

March 16, 2024

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A Legislative Council (LegCo) member has called for a new survey on workplace sexual harassment after an increase in…

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More than 250 children placed on newly established child protection register The register is expected to improve data collection and effectiveness of child protection programmes

May 17, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A total of 251 children and young persons are currently placed on the newly launched child protection register after…

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Over 16,000 calls made to MCYS’s social welfare helplines Fifteen child abuse cases were reported in 2020

March 25, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports’ (MCYS) helplines — Talian Kebajikan 141 and Talian Anak 121 — received…

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MCYS finalising national framework on child protection Gov't needs to improve data collection to address gaps in child protection programmes

October 29, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is finalising the national framework on child protection which aims to improve…