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Children’s and adolescents’ perceptions of situations occurring around them also play a role, especially if the incident involves something extremely heartbreaking and life-threatening. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) suggests that only pupils who attended preschool or kindergarten at the age of five should be eligible to enter Year One.

The government agreed that diagnostic screening tests to determine the eligibility of children to enter Year One at the age of six, starting from the 2027 school session, will not be implemented. Small picture: Dr Anuar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Ministers’ Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today. - Photo by Bernama

The start of the school year often sparks excitement among parents, particularly those sending children to school for the first time. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

The government’s recent proposal to set a minimum age of 16 for social media use has drawn widespread public attention, prompting debate from multiple angles - responsibility, safety, present realities and the future of the younger generation.

A six-year-old boy in Batu Pahat is recovering after being severely injured in an attack by his nine-year-old brother, which police suspect was influenced by an online game. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Photo for illustration purpose only. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP)

The issue of cyberbullying against local artists, especially women, is becoming increasingly worrying as open insults, repeated mockery and 'cancel culture' continue to spread in the entertainment world in line with the widespread use of social media. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Many victims suffer from self-blame and guilt, potentially leading to self-harm or even suicidal thoughts. Photo: Canva