[COLUMNIST] Saving the children from sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse, paedophilia, and grooming can start unnoticed, as it often begins with small, everyday actions that go unrecognised.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Police, AGC, MCMC to coordinate investigation, prosecution in cybercrime cases - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said issues of online misconduct, scams and sexual grooming of children in the country cannot be allowed to persist.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police
The majority of underage girls who became victims of rape told investigating officers that they knew the perpetrators through social media.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Internet safety, connectivity among issues discussed at ministries' meeting
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said safeguarding children in the social media ecosystem remains a priority for the ministry.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Sending-off ceremony was memorable - Agong
"I felt like I was the groom," said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Iraq wedding fire kills more than 100, relatives identify bodies
Survivors said hundreds of people were at the wedding celebration when flares ignited a ceiling decoration as the bride and groom danced.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking
Maxwell was convicted in December of five charges, including sex trafficking a minor, for recruiting and grooming four girls.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Hot milk and grooming for camels at Saudi luxury 'hotel'
For 400 riyals the camels are trimmed, scrubbed and pampered before taking part in beauty contests, where millions of dollars are at stake.
Mon Jan 17 2022
South Africa hit by fourth COVID wave driven by Omicron
Top scientist Michelle Groome said the country was facing an "unprecedented rise" in infections over a short time due to Omicron.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Teacher charged with 32 counts of unnatural sex, sexual grooming of students
Mohd Faizal Amir, 32, pleaded not guilty after all the charges were read out to him before Judge Intan Nurul Farena Zainal Abidin.
Fri Sep 17 2021
Cosmetics entrepreneur, friend remanded over alleged sexual grooming
A cosmetics entrepreneur and his friend who were suspected of making obscene and sexual communication involving minors have been remanded for three days at the Bandar Baru Bangi Magistrate's Court.
Fri Jun 11 2021
MaGIC and ScaleUp Malaysia collaborate to further develop startup industry
The collaboration is geared to groom 5,000 startups and attract two unicorns in the next five years.
Wed Mar 24 2021
6 charged with raping, grooming 13-year-old girl
Six men including two teenagers were charged in the Kuala Kangsar Sessions Court with raping and grooming a 13-year-old girl.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Body of bridegroom-to-be Naim Hariri found this morning - Police
The body of groom-to-be, Naim Hariri Kamaruddin, 31, was found at 8.55am today, at Pantai Alur Tuman.
Sun Dec 27 2020
Wedding feast proceeds as scheduled despite groom feared drowned
Ismail and his family appeared calm while attending to the guests who came to express sympathy upon learning about the suspected drowning incident.
Sat Dec 26 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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