KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department is working with the family of a pregnant 12-year-old schoolgirl to find a way for her to continue her education.
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the department would discuss the matter with the girl’s family and school to determine how she could continue her studies, taking into account her health and ability.
“We will discuss the matter with the family first. If possible, we do not want this child to be prevented from attending school.
“However, we need to take her condition into account, and there may be matters that need to be discussed with the family and school,” she said after attending the closing ceremony of SPA @ Mind Games 2026.
Nancy said the department would also assess the need for welfare support and psychosocial services for the girl and her family to help them cope with the situation.
The department would also discuss arrangements for the baby’s care after birth with the family, subject to the relevant processes and the court’s considerations.
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