Kuala Lampur, Oct. 22 -- The Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is understandably concerned about the integrity of our justice system and its ability to protect the survivors of child sexual abuse.

This follows the Ipoh Magistrate's Court dismissing the case of alleged sexual abuse against a minor at a tahfiz school in Manjoi.

Magistrate Mohammad Afifi Mohammad Deen made the decision after the court was provided with a letter from the Perak State Legal Adviser's Office detailing a directive by the Attorney-General (AG), who is also the Public Prosecutor (PP), written under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution.

But the Magistrate's decision is in accordance with the law.

The same cannot be said when on August 7, 2019 the Magistrate t...