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1,856 Child Marriages Recorded In 2018

Sarah Norton-Staal, Chief of Child Protection, UNICEF Malaysia

09-Mar-21 19:00

1,856 Child Marriages Recorded In 2018

According to UNICEF's report, 1,856 underage marriages were recorded in Malaysia in 2018, with cases occurring in all states and across diverse backgrounds. We speak with Sarah Norton-Staal to learn more about their findings.

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Produced by: Loo Juosie

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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