Minister Nancy Shukri urges parents to protect children from political exploitation during Sabah’s election period, emphasising positive education and government support programmes.
KUCHING: Children should not be used as political content, especially during the Sabah state election period, said Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
She emphasised that parents must ensure 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 told reporters after officiating the Disability Equality Training Seminar and Job Coach Services.
Nancy added that parental vigilance prevents exploitation from occurring.
Children should receive positive education rather than being used to criticise political parties, she stressed.
The government continues strengthening education and advocacy programmes for children through various agencies.
One initiative, the Kasih Kanak-Kanak Programme, has been implemented in 337 schools with 128,148 participants, exceeding the initial 300-school target.
Programmes through the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) focus on reproductive health education and character development.
These help students understand social responsibilities and make wiser decisions, Nancy shared.
She said such efforts are essential to prevent irresponsible behaviours like baby abandonment.
“Our goal is to help them grow into responsible individuals, and parents must also understand the purpose of this programme,” she added. – Bernama
