PN MP moots increased jail time, chemical castration for paedophiles

Hariz MohdPublished: Mar 29, 2023 6:52 AM | Updated: Mar 29, 2023 7:23 AM

PARLIAMENT | The jail punishment proposed for sexual offences involving children should be increased to at least 30 years and with caning, Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) told the Dewan Rakyat today.

In debating the government's bill to amend the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (SOAC), she said the 20-year maximum jail term for such offence won't be enough as a deterrent...

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