CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE USED AS POLITICAL CONTENT - NANCY SHUKRI

KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Children should not be used as political content, especially during the 17th Sabah State Election period, said Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

She emphasised that the key role of parents is to ensure that their children are not exposed to activities that could negatively affect their future.

"The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has repeatedly reminded all parties not to exploit this group in any form of digital content,” she said.

Nancy added that if parents do not allow it, exploitation will not occur. Children should be given positive education, not used to criticise or condemn any political party.

She said this to reporters after officiating the Disability Equality Training (DET) Seminar and Job Coach Services here today.

In another development, Nancy also shared that the government, through various agencies, continues to strengthen education and advocacy programmes for children.

One such initiative, the Kasih Kanak-Kanak Programme, has now been implemented in 337 schools with the participation of 128,148 students, surpassing the initial target of 300 schools.

Additionally, programmes through the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) focus on reproductive health education and character development, helping students understand their social responsibilities and make wiser decisions.

"All of this is essential to ensure that students avoid irresponsible behaviours, such as baby abandonment. Our goal is to help them grow into responsible individuals, and parents must also understand the purpose of this programme," she said.

-- BERNAMA