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Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina

Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina

The implementation of child-friendly reporting platforms would be a game-changer, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Ensuring effective protection measures for our children

Ensuring effective protection measures for our children

Karen Lai, Programme Director of Womens Center for Change, says amendments to the law are timely but some details still need to be ironed out.
Tue Mar 28 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
Australia takes aim at Apple, Microsoft over child protection online

Australia takes aim at Apple, Microsoft over child protection online

It accused Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp not doing enough to stop child exploitation content on their platforms.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Fadhlina Sidek: From an activist to Education Minister

Fadhlina Sidek: From an activist to Education Minister

Fadhlina was previously engaged in creating legal literacy in Islamic family law, as well as child protection and safety.
Sat Dec 03 2022
More child protection officers needed - Rina

More child protection officers needed - Rina

The number of child protection officers under the JKM needs to be increased immediately, to handle cases of child abuse and neglect.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Paedophilia: Are we taking the issue of sexual child abuse too lightly?

Paedophilia: Are we taking the issue of sexual child abuse too lightly?

Weak child protection laws make it difficult to punish child abusers in Malaysia, leading to inadequate investigations and low convictions on the reported cases.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Child Protection: Welfare Dept to recruit 377 new officers - Rina

Child Protection: Welfare Dept to recruit 377 new officers - Rina

The number involved is the first phase of a recruitment exercise for a total of 1,122 officers in both fields required by the department.
Sun Jan 31 2021
Britain will work with Malaysia for child protection

Britain will work with Malaysia for child protection

A British High Commission spokesman said United Kingdom took an extremely serious view of paedophilia and offences against children.
Mon Jun 06 2016
New child protection bill expected to be tabled in October

New child protection bill expected to be tabled in October

The new bill will encompass child pornography, cyber bullying, abuse, begging, and the exploitation of children through cyber crime.
Tue Jul 28 2015
Do not politicise child protection issue - Anifah Aman

Do not politicise child protection issue - Anifah Aman

Malaysia strongly believes that the issue of child protection in armed conflict should not be politicised, said Datuk Seri Anifah Aman.
Sun Apr 19 2015
Special task force to study issues of underage marriage

Special task force to study issues of underage marriage

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, through the Advisory Council for Child Protection, has set up a special task force to look deep into the issues of underage marriage.
Fri Dec 19 2014
Child protection laws could be more child-centric

Child protection laws could be more child-centric

Human rights lawyer, Nizam Bashir, says that Malaysia's Child Act could be more child-centric and appointing third-party observers can help.
Wed Jun 04 2014
Swedish Muslims want government to increase number of Muslim foster families

Swedish Muslims want government to increase number of Muslim foster families

The Malaysian government and its people have expressed their hopes that these children will be put under the care of a Muslim family.
Mon Jan 27 2014
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