Malaysians have been shocked by the horrific discovery of abuse at GISB-run children’s homes. But one can only discover what has been unknown, says Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Sophie Lemiere.
More than 600 children aged between one and 17 have been rescued from GISB -run welfare homes since September 2024. But one can only discover what has been unknown.
GISB reportedly operates a network of 415 businesses including supermarkets and restaurants across 20 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australasia. The alleged physical and psychological violence inflicted on the children are not only the crimes of its members but of an entire system that has permitted the group to flourish in Malaysia and abroad. This raises concerns overThe Child Act 2001 provides the duty to inform authorities of any suspicion of physical or emotional harm.
In Malaysia, there is no systematic registration or licensing of welfare homes and orphanages. The state counts about a dozen state-run homes, however, a simple social media search will lead you to thousands of fundraisers for children’s homes. A child without any documentation means he or she is unregistered. Nobody knows where they are, where they are from, or where they might be taken, leaving them vulnerable to traffickers and exploiters.
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