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By Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Alliance For A Safe Community Chairman<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KOTA KINABALU: The increasing number of missing children is a serious concern that requires urgent and coordinated action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every missing child represents a potential tragedy, not only for the child but also for their family and the wider community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some cases involve runaways, others may be linked to abduction, trafficking, exploitation, or criminal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing this issue effectively demands a multifaceted approach involving parents, schools, law enforcement, and society as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Measures to Address the Issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strengthening Preventive Measures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents and guardians must be vigilant in monitoring their children\u2019s activities, both online and offline. Open communication between parents and children is vital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Schools should conduct awareness programs to educate students about personal safety and the dangers of following strangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enhancing Law Enforcement Response<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A centralised missing children database should be maintained and updated regularly to assist investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Amber Alert system should be strengthened to ensure rapid public notification when a child goes missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Law enforcement agencies must have specialised units to handle missing children cases with urgency and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stricter Regulations on Child Exploitation and Trafficking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stronger laws and enforcement against human trafficking and child exploitation must be prioritised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Online safety measures should be enhanced to monitor and prevent online grooming, which often leads to child abduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public Awareness and Community Engagement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The public must be encouraged to report suspicious activities or individuals who may pose a risk to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collaboration between authorities, NGOs, and the media is essential to create greater awareness and to disseminate information quickly in missing child cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improved Data Collection and Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comprehensive data on missing children cases should be collected to analyse patterns and identify high-risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research on the root causes of children going missing\u2014such as family issues, abuse, or exploitation\u2014must guide policy changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The safety of our children must be a national priority. We urge the government, law enforcement agencies, schools, and the community to work together in implementing these measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every missing child deserves our collective effort to ensure their safe return and to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us take immediate and effective action to protect our children\u2014because every child matters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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