18 Jul 2011

Lam Thye: Integrated Strategy Against Rape Needed

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 JULY, 2011: Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) vice-chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye wants an integrated strategy to be formulated to tackle rape cases involving children.He said there was a need for such strategy as police statistics had indicated that seven of 10 rape victims were children.The public should take a concerted effort against sex crimes against children, he said.

Lee was speaking to reporters after officiating a project, 'Crime Prevention and Healthy Living Community Service', organised by the Lions Group of Companies here today.Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to officiate a gathering of 1,500 youths in Melaka on Saturday, to discuss the prevalence of crime among youths and how to overcome it.Lee said the gathering would be themed, 'Youths Unite Against Crime'.



Source - Bernama

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