Babysitter charged with murder over death of baby boy at childcare centre
Nor Afifah Abdullah Shuhaimi nodded and sobbed after the charge was read out to her before Magistrate Dr Teoh Shu Yee.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child
M. Thinesh pleaded not guilty to a charge of using criminal force against an autistic boy at a childcare centre.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Parents should choose registered nursery to ensure children's safety
Parents are advised to choose a registered nursery to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.
Tue Jun 25 2024
KPWKM still drafting bill, policy for senior citizens - Nancy
Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that at the same time the ministry is formulating the policy for senior citizens.
Mon Jun 24 2024
The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents
Rising cost of living with stagnant wages and economic uncertainty in Malaysia, has significantly pressured parents in providing for family.
Thu May 02 2024
Japan's new births fall to record low in 2023 as demographic woes deepen
Japan said will take "unprecedented steps" to cope with low birthrate, expanding childcare and promoting wage hikes for younger workers.
Tue Feb 27 2024
China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank
Raising children also leads to a reduction in women's paid work hours and wage rates, while men's livelihoods remain largely unchanged.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Selangor bylaws on childcare centres to be standardised
Anfaal Saari said the pilot programme aims to simplify application matters and encourage the registration of home daycare operators.
Fri Nov 17 2023
KPWKM, police to cooperate in babysitter screening process - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the agreement was reached during a meeting with Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Chinese county offers 'cash reward' for couples if bride is aged 25 or younger
A notice said the reward was to promote "age-appropriate marriage and childbearing" for first marriages.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Former Australian childcare worker charged with sexual abuse of 91 children
The man has been charged with 136 counts of rape and 110 counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10.
Tue Aug 01 2023
SOCSO to amend act to allocate childcare grants - Nancy
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will amend the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 this year to provide the allocation of childcare grants to women who are returning to work
Mon May 15 2023
South Korea's world lowest fertility rate drops again
The government has failed to reverse the falling birth rate despite spending billions of dollars each year on childcare subsidies.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Babysitter charged with abusing five-year-old boy
A babysitter at a childcare centre was charged in the Sessions Court today with abusing a five-year-old boy in August last year.
Mon Jan 16 2023
As world population hits 8 billion, China frets over too few babies
The high cost of childcare is a major deterrent to having children in China.
Mon Nov 14 2022
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024