Section 28
Duty of member of the family
ActIn forceProvision 33 of 155
Section 28
(1)
If 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
Social Welfare Officer.
(2)
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.
(3)
(Deleted by Act A1511).