Comparative Study on Punishment and Preventive Methods of Baby Dumping: Malaysian Perspectives

Mazbah Termizi, Nurhidayah Abdullah, Noor Ismawati Mohd Jaafar, Mariam Saidona Tagaranao, Yasmin Hanani Mohd Safian - International Journal of Technical Research and Applications

Analyzing Malaysian and international practices in regards to “baby-dumping,” the authors of this research article are raising awareness of the punitive approach of the criminal justice system in handling baby dumping cases in Malaysia and other countries, as well as the limited, although important, prevention opportunities. According to the suggestions of this research, baby hatches should not be encouraged but seen as the last resort to save lives.

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