Child Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Jul 2023 · Chapter · Temporary Custody and Medical Examination and Treatment
28. Duty of member of the family
Feedback & supportIf any member of the family of a child believes on reasonable grounds that the child is physically or emotionally injured as a result of being ill-treated, neglected, abandoned or exposed, or is sexually abused, he shall immediately inform a
member of the family
“member of the family” includes a parent or a guardian, or a relative;
Social Welfare Officer.
Any member of the family who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
(Deleted by Act A1511).
Duty of child care provider
child care provider
“child care provider” means a person who looks after one or more children for valuable consideration for any period of time;