KONSEP PENGABAIAN DAN KECUAIAN KANAK-KANAK OLEH IBU BAPA ATAU PENJAGA DI MALAYSIA.

The neglect of children by parents and guardians are increasing in Malaysia despite the existence of legal provisions. The occurrence of such incidents appears to not be properly addressed, since there have been rare reports of the perpetrators being brought to justice. This article aims to examine the meaning and difference between child neglect and abuse. This study will also study the forms of child neglect reported in newspapers and the legal provisions that regulate it in Malaysia. The data obtained are analysed and presented according to the relevant themes. The findings of this study show that the concept of neglect and abuse are different although often used interchangeably. The types of dereliction that are often suffered by children are physical, sexual, educational and mental neglect. The laws of Malaysia relating to the neglect of children are placed under section 17(1) Child Act (Amendment) 2016, and section 84(e) of the Islamic Family Law State Enactments. However, such provisions do not directly address the categories of neglect and negligence relating to children. It is hoped that this paper is able to provide awareness and understanding on the existing protection accorded to children with regard to issues on neglect and negligence in Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]