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73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM

73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM

Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 361 companies that employ child and young actors in film and dramas were involved in the survey.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill

Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill

The Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill 2023 is aimed at providing more extensive protection to the group in the judicial process.
Thu Apr 06 2023
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia

By mandating laws or regulations to be applied in institutional care or foster care, it will give the children a protective environment.
Tue Mar 21 2023
[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children

[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children

It is reported that every year in Malaysia, 1,000 children become victims of abuse and neglect.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Govt to improve administration, enforcement of agencies involved in child protection - Nancy

Govt to improve administration, enforcement of agencies involved in child protection - Nancy

Nancy said she openly accepts criticisms, views and suggestions to ensure her ministry can protect children.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children

Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children

54 signatories expressed their full support to the government in the initiative to put forth the betterment of children in the nation.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Baby dies after she was found unconscious at babysitter's house

Baby dies after she was found unconscious at babysitter's house

Police said doctor's examination found bruises on the baby's forehead and also suspected that the victim suffered bleeding in the brain.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Punishing young offenders: Consider psychological aspects

Punishing young offenders: Consider psychological aspects

Last month's case of a 15-year old girl who was charged with killing her newborn baby, has sparked public outrage and debate.
Wed Mar 09 2022
'Roh' named best film at 31st Malaysia Film Festival Award

'Roh' named best film at 31st Malaysia Film Festival Award

The film also won other awards including Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Best Child Actress.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Bella case: JKM intervention in accordance with Child Act

Bella case: JKM intervention in accordance with Child Act

Rina said it included rescuing the girl, placing her in a safe place and providing protection, care and rehabilitation.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Father charged with abusing 11-year-old daughter

Father charged with abusing 11-year-old daughter

The 45-year-old man, who is the biological father of the victim, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Ministry will not compromise on issue of child abuse - Rina

Ministry will not compromise on issue of child abuse - Rina

Rina said the ministry viewed seriously a viralled video showing mistreatment of a kindergarten teacher on her student.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Gov't to appoint more assistant protection officers - KPWKM

Gov't to appoint more assistant protection officers - KPWKM

The government will appoint more qualified individuals as assistant protection officers throughout the country to help save children in need.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire

Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire

The High Court here today ordered a teenager who was charged with murder for the death of 23 people in a fire at Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah almost three years ago.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Baby girl dies four days after found unconscious at babysitter's house

Baby girl dies four days after found unconscious at babysitter's house

A 10-month-old baby girl died yesterday from internal bleeding in the head, four days after she was found unconscious at her babysitters house in Bandar Puchong Jaya, Serdang.
Sun Aug 16 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024