How does the Social Welfare Department classify abandoned babies?

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Abandoned babies can be classified as “children in need of care and protection” under the Child Act 2001.
Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying said that abandoned babies may be classified as children in need of care and protection. She added that once a baby is found or rescued, it is immediately placed under protection under the Child Act 2001, which allows authorities to take further measures.
Classification under the Child Act 2001
Lim Hui Ying told Parliament that abandoned babies fall under the category of children in need of care and protection. This classification is used in cases handled by the Social Welfare Department (JKM) after babies are found or rescued.
What the classification allows authorities to do
Lim said that the classification enables authorities to take measures such as temporary placement. It also allows authorities to seek protection orders from the Court for Children.
How JKM handles cases after classification
Lim said JKM provides case management services for babies involved in abandonment cases. She also said JKM offers counselling and psychosocial support, along with family intervention programmes.
Immediate protection after rescue
Lim stated that every baby found or rescued is immediately placed under protection under the Child Act 2001. From there, the case can be managed under the children-in-need-of-care-and-protection framework, including court-related protection steps.

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