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Rahman Dahlan shocked by MP's 'marriage after rape' remarks
Published:  Apr 5, 2017 9:15 AM
Updated: Apr 6, 2017 12:57 AM
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Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Abdul Rahman Dahlan is shocked and disappointed by BN's Tasek Gelugor MP Shabudin Yahaya's statement urging underaged marriages and marriages between a rapist and the victim.

"Every child has the right to live, to dream and to have fun.

"While it is the parents' responsibility to provide a decent childhood for their children, the government and lawmakers have the responsibility to protect the best interest of Malaysian children," Rahman said in a Facebook posting last night...


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