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Current laws not enough to get deadbeat dads to pay up: Experts

By MkiniEN in August 8, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
Current laws not enough to get deadbeat dads to pay up: Experts


Experts have welcomed Seputeh MP Teresa Kok’s suggestion for a federal Child Support Agency, saying that existing laws are ineffective in getting absent fathers to pay for child support.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, representatives and legal experts from women-focused NGOs agreed that a federalised agency for all Malaysians, regardless of religion, could lead to more effective enforcement for maintenance payments and hold absent fathers accountable. 



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