tags - Sinar Daily

Please Log In
Tags Results for adolescent
Total matches: 115
Fauwaz (left) and Yusoff. Photo: Bernama and edited via Canva
Fauwaz (left) and Yusoff. Photo: Bernama and edited via Canva
Deep Dive
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...
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
National
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
FAMILY
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...
New
The healthcare sector does not rely heavily on European tourists right now. - 123RF photo
The healthcare sector does not rely heavily on European tourists right now. - 123RF photo
Medical sector to remain unaffected by ongoing geopolitical tension
The young man admits that one of the biggest challenges he faces comes from residents who scatter rubbish in front of their own homes, making an already tough job even harder. - Bernama photo
The young man admits that one of the biggest challenges he faces comes from residents who scatter rubbish in front of their own homes, making an already tough job even harder. - Bernama photo
The young man who embraced the 'dirty' job to support his family
During Hari Raya, students should prioritise respecting parents and elders by seeking forgiveness and speaking politely. Photo: Edited via Canva
During Hari Raya, students should prioritise respecting parents and elders by seeking forgiveness and speaking politely. Photo: Edited via Canva
10 essential Hari Raya etiquettes every student should master
This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on March 17, 2026, appears to show a motorcycle ablaze following a strike on a Basij checkpoint in Tehran, as people pull a person away from the fire. Israel's military said it was striking positions of Iran's Basij paramilitary force around Tehran on March 17, after announcing it had killed the volunteer militia's top commander. (Photo by various sources / AFP)
This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on March 17, 2026, appears to show a motorcycle ablaze following a strike on a Basij checkpoint in Tehran, as people pull a person away from the fire. Israel's military said it was striking positions of Iran's Basij paramilitary force around Tehran on March 17, after announcing it had killed the volunteer militia's top commander. (Photo by various sources / AFP)
In Iran, shut shops, joblessness and a dash for cash
When she first started the business, Nurul Suhada produced only about 10 kilogrammes (kg) of agar-agar kering, which were sold on a small scale at village shops and through Facebook. - File photo
When she first started the business, Nurul Suhada produced only about 10 kilogrammes (kg) of agar-agar kering, which were sold on a small scale at village shops and through Facebook. - File photo
Homemade ‘beleda kering’ from Terengganu finds its way to international market
Most Popular
Raya just got better! Extra public holiday set for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, regardless of Friday or Saturday celebration
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives to officiate the launch of the Hari Pengguna Kebangsaan 2026 celebration at Suria Sabah, accompanied by Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor. (BERNAMA photo)
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives to officiate the launch of the Hari Pengguna Kebangsaan 2026 celebration at Suria Sabah, accompanied by Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor. (BERNAMA photo)
Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Aidilfitri on Saturday
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama photo
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama photo
Harimau Malaya handed 3-0 defeats to Nepal, Vietnam in Asian Cup Qualifiers
FAM said it will submit a written request to obtain the grounds of the decision from the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee before considering the next course of action regarding the matter. - Bernama file photo
FAM said it will submit a written request to obtain the grounds of the decision from the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee before considering the next course of action regarding the matter. - Bernama file photo
Sarawak announces additional public holiday for Aidilfitri
The Sarawak State Government has announced that an additional public holiday will be observed in conjunction with this year’s Aidilfitri celebration. - Bernama file photo
The Sarawak State Government has announced that an additional public holiday will be observed in conjunction with this year’s Aidilfitri celebration. - Bernama file photo
Hamzah rules out return to Muhyiddin camp as he asserts majority support
Hamzah Zainudin
Hamzah Zainudin
Sign up for
Newsletter
Subscribe for all stuff trending related.