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The automatic grant of Malaysian citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers will take effect in June or July this year, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Photo by Bernama --fotoBERNAMA (2026) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (fourth from left) launches the National Children’s Policy and Action Plan at the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Asean ICT Forum on Child Online Protection held at Hilton Kuala Lumpur today. Photo by Bernama Also present were Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (third from left) and UNICEF Representative to Malaysia, Robert Gass (second from right).

An elephant mascot is presented to commemorate the launch of the Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME) online. course. -Photo: Management & Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME)

PPIM chief activist Datuk Nadzim Johan said strict enforcement by the MCMC was needed to ensure telcos took full responsibility for phone number registration and monitoring, which were often exploited by scam syndicates.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (centre). Photo by Bernama

The survey also highlighted rising insurance costs in Malaysia, with 22 per cent of policyholders either switching to a cheaper plan or cancelling at least one policy in the past year due to affordability concerns. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad told the Dewan Negara that men are also at risk of abuse, whether physical, emotional or even sexual, but the issue often goes underreported. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

The rapid advancement of the telecommunications industry, proliferation of smart and mobile devices and expansion of Internet access have made social connectivity possible anytime and anywhere. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

As of May, 2,397 teachers had retired early, with the figure for last year being 5,082; for 2023 (6,394) and 2022 (5,306). Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

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