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A recent proposal by Kelantan police to prosecute teenage girls involved in underage consensual sex has sparked debate nationwide, drawing strong criticism from child rights advocates, women’s groups, legal experts and politicians. - 123RF photo
A recent proposal by Kelantan police to prosecute teenage girls involved in underage consensual sex has sparked debate nationwide, drawing strong criticism from child rights advocates, women’s groups, legal experts and politicians. - 123RF photo
National
Underage consensual sex: Should teenage girls be prosecuted too?
SHAH ALAM – A recent proposal by Kelantan police to prosecute teenage girls involved in underage...
Photo: Social media
Photo: Social media
National
Father-daughter pose seen as ‘couple-like’ prompts backlash, concern among netizens
SHAH ALAM – A photo of a father and daughter posing in matching outfits has gone viral, triggering...
When a court sits as a Children’s Court, it is presided over by a Magistrate who is assisted and advised by two panel advisers, one of whom must be a woman. Photo by Bernama
When a court sits as a Children’s Court, it is presided over by a Magistrate who is assisted and advised by two panel advisers, one of whom must be a woman. Photo by Bernama
National
Why children’s cases are heard behind closed doors in Malaysian courts
KUALA LUMPUR - The Child Act 2001 not only protects victims, but covers all children, whether they...
Legal experts are urging parents to take immediate action themselves, using existing laws to protect their children before harm escalates. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Legal experts are urging parents to take immediate action themselves, using existing laws to protect their children before harm escalates. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Features
Dear parents, take bullying seriously: Legal steps you can take immediately
WHEN a child is bullied, every second counts and waiting for authorities can mean waiting too long....
The child, who hadn’t attended school in over two years, was meant to be enrolled using government funding. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only
The child, who hadn’t attended school in over two years, was meant to be enrolled using government funding. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only
World
Authorities rescue boy who only barks, found living alone with dogs in Thailand
SHAH ALAM – An eight-year-old boy in northern Thailand was discovered to be unable to speak and...
In this photograph taken on May 4, 2025, motorcyclists ride past a hostel for children of sugarcane workers in Umrad Khalsa village in Beed district of India's state of Maharashtra. - (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP)
In this photograph taken on May 4, 2025, motorcyclists ride past a hostel for children of sugarcane workers in Umrad Khalsa village in Beed district of India's state of Maharashtra. - (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP)
Culture
Indian activists seek to save child brides
BEED - When wedding season comes in India, the phone of child rights activist Tatwashil Kamble never...
Australia passed a law to ban social media use for under-16s. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Australia passed a law to ban social media use for under-16s. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
World
Social media fuelling 'devastating' kids' mental health crisis - NGO
AMSTERDAM - The "unchecked expansion" of social media platforms is driving an unprecedented global...
Of the cases recorded this year, 113 cases involved girls while 88 involved boys and this breakdown shows a long-standing pattern where girls are more likely to be sexual abuse victims. - 123RF photo
Of the cases recorded this year, 113 cases involved girls while 88 involved boys and this breakdown shows a long-standing pattern where girls are more likely to be sexual abuse victims. - 123RF photo
National
4,080 child abuse cases recorded in Penang since 2010
GEORGE TOWN - A total of 4,080 child abuse cases have been recorded by the Penang Social Welfare...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
National
Failing to teach, failing to protect: Why teaching children about reproductive rights, body autonomy is important
SHAH ALAM - As worrying reports of sexual activities among children continue to surface, experts are...
Recent cases of sexual activities among children in Malaysia have once again brought the spotlight on sex education and more importantly, on the many misconceptions surrounding it.
Recent cases of sexual activities among children in Malaysia have once again brought the spotlight on sex education and more importantly, on the many misconceptions surrounding it.
National
Sex ed misunderstood: It's about safety, not encouraging sex - Child activist
SHAH ALAM - Recent cases of sexual activities among children in Malaysia have once again brought the...
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South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee. Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/POOL/AFP FILE PIX
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee. Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/POOL/AFP FILE PIX
South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribes
The government is reportedly targeting all social media platforms to implement digital user identity verification (eKYC) by the end of the second quarter of 2026 to enforce the minimum age requirement for account registration. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
The government is reportedly targeting all social media platforms to implement digital user identity verification (eKYC) by the end of the second quarter of 2026 to enforce the minimum age requirement for account registration. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Social media age verification mechanism to improve digital security, Teo says
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that all members of its Executive Committee (Exco) for the 2025-2029 term have collectively and voluntarily tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Bernama FILE PIX
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that all members of its Executive Committee (Exco) for the 2025-2029 term have collectively and voluntarily tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Bernama FILE PIX
FAM exco members resign en masse with immediate effect
Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Full-time motherhood, full-time costs
They cook, clean, care for children, tend to ageing parents and keep households running day after day. Yet in Malaysia’s economic calculations, housewives' work barely exists. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
They cook, clean, care for children, tend to ageing parents and keep households running day after day. Yet in Malaysia’s economic calculations, housewives' work barely exists. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Housewives: Keeping families and the economy running, without wage
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Dr M makes first public appearance after hip fracture
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was seen seated in a wheelchair Pavilion Damansara. - Photo: THE STAR
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was seen seated in a wheelchair Pavilion Damansara. - Photo: THE STAR
Pavilion Bukit Jalil ushers in the Year of the Horse with a month of festive celebration
(From left) Pavilion REIT CEO Datuk Philip Ho, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Maybank Bhd Head of Cards Md. Gharif Talib and Gold Art Head of Sales Daniel Lim at the official launch of Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s Joyful Prosperity Together, Here Chinese New Year celebration.
(From left) Pavilion REIT CEO Datuk Philip Ho, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Maybank Bhd Head of Cards Md. Gharif Talib and Gold Art Head of Sales Daniel Lim at the official launch of Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s Joyful Prosperity Together, Here Chinese New Year celebration.
Wife of ex-army chief charged with receiving RM5,000 from unlawful activities
The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Mohd Azhar Othman. - Bernama photo
The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Mohd Azhar Othman. - Bernama photo
FAM exco members resign en masse with immediate effect
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that all members of its Executive Committee (Exco) for the 2025-2029 term have collectively and voluntarily tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Bernama FILE PIX
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that all members of its Executive Committee (Exco) for the 2025-2029 term have collectively and voluntarily tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Bernama FILE PIX
Housewife claims rat remains found in popular brand’s canned spaghetti sauce
Rohaniza lodged a complaint with the Health Ministry after discovering a foreign object in the spaghetti sauce she purchased from a supermarket.
Rohaniza lodged a complaint with the Health Ministry after discovering a foreign object in the spaghetti sauce she purchased from a supermarket.
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