Police Warns Sharing Children's Daily Activities On Social Media Poses Risk Of Sex Crimes
ACP Siti Kamsiah added that it is important for parents to monitor and control their children's activities on social media.
By Melissa Alvina — 26 Jan 2024, 11:48 AM
Police have cautioned parents against openly sharing their children's daily activities on social media as such information could attract the attention of sex offenders
According to the principal assistant director of Bukit Aman Sexual, Women, and Child Investigations Division (D11), ACP Siti Kamsiah Hassan, sharing photographs and locations on social media can attract sex offenders, particularly paedophiles, reported Bernama.
She emphasised that these individuals may strategically plan criminal acts based on the details shared.
During her appearance on the Bernama TV program Apa Khabar Malaysia, Siti Kamsiah warned about the potential risks, stating, "Be careful when posting anything as the impact from a single photograph can lead to crimes such as sexual extortion."
"For those who are entering the teenage years, such as those aged 12 and 13, they [may] leave home [without control], meet the perpetrators, and this leads to cases of rape, sexual abuse, and others.
"All of these [start] with just posting on social media," she added.
Siti Kamsiah added that it is important for parents to monitor and control their children's activities on social media
She said parents play a crucial role in creating a safe space for their children to share their concerns.
This is because children entering their teenage years may become vulnerable to being targeted by paedophiles who are prepared to exploit the teenagers' problems.
Siti Kamsiah also highlighted that according to statistics from the Royal Malaysia Police, cases of sexual crimes saw a 15% increase last year, as opposed to the 9.6% increase recorded in 2022.
If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:
1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)
Operating hours: 24-hour
Contact: +603-30008858
SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058
Website | Facebook | Twitter
2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)
Contact: +603-78770224
WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340
WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)
Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)
Contact: +6082-368853
SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)
WhatsApp: +6016-7213065
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)
Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.
