Deputy Minister of PPPA highlights surge in child trafficking due to economic pressures

Deputy Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Veronica Tan, has highlighted the phenomenon of increasing child trafficking cases involving family members as perpetrators. According to her, the root of the problem often relates to economic pressures, family conflicts, and low levels of education. In addressing this issue, the Ministry of PPPA together with the National Police has formed a Special Directorate for Women’s Protection and a Directorate for Human Trafficking Crimes to strengthen case handling, alongside enhancing collaboration between Regional Technical Implementation Units for Women’s and Child Protection.