It's Universal Children's Day today, a day whose goal it is to improve child welfare worldwide and promote and celebrate children’s rights. But here in Malaysia, the federal government announced they cannot enforce a ban on child marriages nationwide as seven states are not cooperating. We explore.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann, Sumitra Selvaraj

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