The COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an increase in child labour for the first time in 20 years. Millions of children are at risk of being pushed into work prematurely or under hazardous conditions. We find out how children in Malaysia are at risk.

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an increase in<a href="https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_norm/---ipec/documents/publication/wcms_747421.pdf"> child labour </a>for the first time in 20 years. Millions of children are at risk of being pushed into work prematurely or under hazardous conditions. We find out how children in Malaysia are at risk.</p>

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