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Fauwaz (left) and Yusoff. Photo: Bernama and edited via Canva
Fauwaz (left) and Yusoff. Photo: Bernama and edited via Canva
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Punishing children even in consensual underage sex cases deepens their trauma, stigma
SHAH ALAM - Calls to punish complainants and victims of underage sex, even in cases where consent is...
Photo for illustrative purposes only and edited via Canva.
Photo for illustrative purposes only and edited via Canva.
Deep Dive
Open conversations, education seen as key to curbing underage sex in Malaysia
SHAH ALAM - Reducing underage sexual intercourse is a complex challenge that cannot be solved with a...
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. - Edited via Canva
Photo for illustration purposes only. - Edited via Canva
Ageing pipes keep Malaysia trapped in costly water loss cycle
Malaysia loses about 35 per cent of its treated water as NRW, highlighting major inefficiencies in its water supply system compared to international benchmarks. BERNAMA FILE PIX
Malaysia loses about 35 per cent of its treated water as NRW, highlighting major inefficiencies in its water supply system compared to international benchmarks. BERNAMA FILE PIX
Malaysia urged to go beyond infrastructure fixes in tackling water losses
Malaysia’s NRW issue reflects structural weaknesses that require coordinated action, strong leadership, sustainable financing and advanced technology. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Malaysia’s NRW issue reflects structural weaknesses that require coordinated action, strong leadership, sustainable financing and advanced technology. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Malaysia’s RM2 billion water leak: Why non-revenue water has become a national crisis
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. BERNAMA Photo
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. BERNAMA Photo
PMX urges companies to harness 5G for economic boost
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Teresa Kok defamation suit: Jamal Yunos's seized goods to be auctioned
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‘She said help me’ - Orang Asli man recounts moment missing Jaslinda was found
Jaslinda was transported to Tapah hospital for further treatment.
Jaslinda was transported to Tapah hospital for further treatment.
Viral ‘foreigner-built’ flat in Kajang actually occupied by locals, police say
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Man breaks leg after alleged impact from world's largest tipping bucket at Penang water park
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
‘I didn’t eat for two weeks, only drank dark water, brown water’ — Jaslinda
In a recent video shared on the Facebook page Tapah Media Official, Jaslinda was seen chatting warmly with the Orang Asli community of Kampung Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh, despite appearing weak and frail.
In a recent video shared on the Facebook page Tapah Media Official, Jaslinda was seen chatting warmly with the Orang Asli community of Kampung Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh, despite appearing weak and frail.
Police arrest mother of two children who fell from Tampoi apartment
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
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