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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...
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Photo for illustrative purposes only and edited via Canva.
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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...
Photo for illustration purpose only. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Photo for illustration purpose only. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
HEALTH
Two glasses of milk a day can help address nutrient deficiencies among Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR - Health problems related to nutrient deficiencies among Malaysians could be addressed...
A 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled "A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia”, identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor, leaving many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only
A 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled "A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia”, identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor, leaving many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only
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MOH records 6,144 teenage pregnancies from 2023 to March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 6,144 teenage pregnancies were recorded between 2023 and March this year,...
Addressing childhood obesity is not merely a matter of making changes to diets and lifestyles but requires a comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach, ranging from public health policies to community-level enforcement and awareness. Photo: Edited via Canva
Addressing childhood obesity is not merely a matter of making changes to diets and lifestyles but requires a comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach, ranging from public health policies to community-level enforcement and awareness. Photo: Edited via Canva
National
Collective action needed to tackle childhood obesity
KUALA LUMPUR - Addressing childhood obesity is not merely a matter of making changes to diets and...
Of the 13,613 teenagers who underwent health screenings last year, 664 were found to be obese, 1,689 were overweight, while 1,697 were underweight. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Of the 13,613 teenagers who underwent health screenings last year, 664 were found to be obese, 1,689 were overweight, while 1,697 were underweight. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
National
Rising concern over overweight and obesity among Terengganu teens
JERTIH - Overweight and obesity among teenagers aged between 10 and 19 in Terengganu are becoming...
Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City consultant spine surgeon Dr Saw Lim Beng during a recent interview on ‘Understanding Scoliosis In Adult And Children: A Guide From Detection To Treatment’. - Bernama photo
Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City consultant spine surgeon Dr Saw Lim Beng during a recent interview on ‘Understanding Scoliosis In Adult And Children: A Guide From Detection To Treatment’. - Bernama photo
HEALTH
Understanding scoliosis: From detection to treatment
KUALA LUMPUR - A healthy spine should appear straight, and when it begins to curve sideways like the...
Adolescent vaping rose sharply from 9.8 per cent to 14.9 per cent-raising concern among healthcare professionals who warn the trend may continue due to increasing social acceptance. - Bernama photo
Adolescent vaping rose sharply from 9.8 per cent to 14.9 per cent-raising concern among healthcare professionals who warn the trend may continue due to increasing social acceptance. - Bernama photo
National
Teen vaping crisis: Doctor reveals severe lung injury case, urges public awareness
KUALA LUMPUR - Once believed to be a safer alternative to smoking, vaping has emerged as a serious...
Hospital Bahagia, one of Malaysia’s main psychiatric institutions, has seen a steady increase in mental health cases involving children and teenagers since the pandemic. - 123RF photo
Hospital Bahagia, one of Malaysia’s main psychiatric institutions, has seen a steady increase in mental health cases involving children and teenagers since the pandemic. - 123RF photo
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Parents urged to seek early mental health support for children
IPOH - Parents should seek early mental health support for their children to prevent long-term...
Experts say social media is increasingly shaping society’s standards of beauty and success, despite the understanding that much of what is posted is neither real nor realistic. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Experts say social media is increasingly shaping society’s standards of beauty and success, despite the understanding that much of what is posted is neither real nor realistic. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
HEALTH
Trapped by likes: How social media warps teen self-esteem
KUALA LUMPUR - "I rarely compare myself to others, but when my selfies get ‘likes’ and...
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Flowers are placed nearby Tumbler Ridge Secondary school two days after the rural community experienced one of Canada’s deadliest shootings in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Feb 12, 2026. - (Photo by Paige Taylor White / AFP)
Flowers are placed nearby Tumbler Ridge Secondary school two days after the rural community experienced one of Canada’s deadliest shootings in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Feb 12, 2026. - (Photo by Paige Taylor White / AFP)
Lawsuit filed against ChatGPT for 'assisting' in deadly school shooting in Canada
A person wearing a mask impersonating Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu protest near the White House against the visit to the US of Netanyahu in Washington, DC, on Feb 11, 2026. - (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
A person wearing a mask impersonating Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu protest near the White House against the visit to the US of Netanyahu in Washington, DC, on Feb 11, 2026. - (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
Is Netanyahu dead or injured? Iranian report and Israeli silence raise questions
Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Four men arrested over causing mischief, threatening Zamri Vinoth
Steven Sim. Photo by Bernama
Steven Sim. Photo by Bernama
Steven Sim to raise racial tensions issue at Cabinet meeting
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
Mysterious foul smell leads to discovery of university lecturer’s body
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Iran offers Hormuz passage to countries expelling US, Israeli envoys
A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. Photo by Julien De Rosa/AFP
A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. Photo by Julien De Rosa/AFP
Is Netanyahu dead or injured? Iranian report and Israeli silence raise questions
A person wearing a mask impersonating Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu protest near the White House against the visit to the US of Netanyahu in Washington, DC, on Feb 11, 2026. - (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
A person wearing a mask impersonating Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu protest near the White House against the visit to the US of Netanyahu in Washington, DC, on Feb 11, 2026. - (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
Malaysian in Bahrain shares life under the shadow of war
Wan Zalina Wan Zakwan with her husband Umar Salleh and children Ahmad Zyad, 12, and Muhammad Ali, 8.
Wan Zalina Wan Zakwan with her husband Umar Salleh and children Ahmad Zyad, 12, and Muhammad Ali, 8.
Elderly Malaysian-born US citizen found dead in cluttered home
Sabarodzi said that since the front door was completely blocked, firefighters had to break open the back door to facilitate the removal of the body, which was then handed over to the police. - Photo courtesy of JBPM
Sabarodzi said that since the front door was completely blocked, firefighters had to break open the back door to facilitate the removal of the body, which was then handed over to the police. - Photo courtesy of JBPM
Malaysians strongly advised to defer non-essential travel to 7 Middle East countries
A passenger looks at a flight information board at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on March 3, 2026 after carriers cancelled flights amid the Middle East conflict. The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic snarled travel for a fourth day on March 3, with thousands of flights affected and busy Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)
A passenger looks at a flight information board at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on March 3, 2026 after carriers cancelled flights amid the Middle East conflict. The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic snarled travel for a fourth day on March 3, with thousands of flights affected and busy Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)
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