KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — An orphanage in Cheras, which made the headlines following a recent viral video regarding alleged mistreatment of children, has been ordered to close.
The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) announced that all 18 children at the welfare home, comprising 12 boys and six girls, were also rescued.
It said the children were taken to the Kajang Hospital for a health check-up and then to the Hulu Langat District Social Welfare Office (PKMD) for an initial screening process.
The move was made after an inspection was carried out by authorised officers, the Selangor Social Welfare Department (JKM), the Hulu Langat PKMD, and the police at the welfare home yesterday.
"Following an inspection, two guards from the premises were asked to appear at the Kajang district police headquarters for further action," KPWKM said in a statement today.
The ministry views the case seriously, and its appointee, via JKM, will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate follow-up to ensure the safety, welfare and well-being of the children concerned.
Anyone with related information on the orphanage case is asked to contact Talian Kasih at 15999 or WhatsApp 019-2615999 or go directly to the nearest PKMD for assistance.
— Bernama
