Wan Azizah: ‘Diversion' project for children involved in petty crimes next year

Published on 8 Nov 2018 4:32:41 PM

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will implement a pilot project, known as "Diversion", for children charged with petty crimes next year, to keep children involved in crime that were minor or not serious out of the existing justice system.

Dr Wan Azizah, who is also Women, Family and Community Development Minister, said that during an official visit to Sekolah Tunas Bakti Sungai Besi on Thursday.