GEORGETOWN, May 18 – Penang MCA chairman Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun visit the six-year-old girl at The Children’s Protection Society here today. Chew was told and read the newspaper this morning about a six-year-old girl whose mother believed that her daughter could have been sexually assaulted by a babysitter’s husband in Paya Terubong.
“I have communicated to the state deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk A. Thaiveegan and request him to closely monitor this case. In the same time, I also urged the police to investigate why was the case reported on 21 April but carrying out arrest after the press conference call by the Gerakan yesterday. The Ministry will not compromise any issues affecting the welfare and children safety,” she said in a statement.
Chew urged parents to take necessary precautions whenever they send their children to any nursery or place them under the care of babysitters or family members because according to the experience the victim was always hurt by those people who they know. This is actually an education to all of parents to be more alert.
“Lastly, the man was arrested and will be retain until 20 May for the investigation. He will be investigate under Section 354 of the Penal Code for molestation,” Chew added.
