Dossier
sexual offences against children
Coverage of sexual offences against children in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysia closes jurisdictional gaps on child sexual abuse in ‘meaningful reform’
Malaysia has expanded its courts' jurisdiction to prosecute certain sexual offenses against children committed overseas, aiming to address cross-border abuse cases. Lawyers and child rights advocates note the effectiveness will depend on securing evidence, foreign cooperation, and supporting victims in complex international cases.