She told The Sun that it would pave the way for the enforcement of the amended Child Act next year.

Rohani said her ministry was working with the police and courts to obtain the details of criminals in cases specifically involving child victims.

Rohani said the Register of Children would contain information on offenders for crimes including sexual offences, under any written laws where a child had been the victim.

“But the register is confidential and will not be made accessible to the public.

“The register not only contains information on convicts who have undergone their punishments, but also information on victims, whose identities must be protected,” she was quoted as saying.

Rohani said the Social Welfare Department (JKM) would be in charge of the register.

“Interested parties like employers in child care or the education sector may apply to JKM to screen individuals who intend to work with them. The screening is to ensure the individuals are free from any criminal record where a child is a victim,” she said.

Rohani said only the JKM director-general would have the power to approve such applications.