[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
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
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
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
Internet users have never sought so much hair advice as in the COVID era
Searches for home haircare tips on Google were booming this year.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Social media-based traffickers on the rise
Traffickers are likely to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to target more children across Southeast Asia for online sexual abuse.
Tue Dec 08 2020
In changing Saudi Arabia, first dog cafe delights pet lovers
In Islam, dogs are considered unclean animals unlike cats and are generally banned from public places in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Baking soda and your beauty routine: an essential workhorse
Here are four ways baking soda can make you more beautiful.
Thu Sep 24 2020
My kids desire brought them where they are now - Hanifah
Hanifah, 69, was responsible in grooming all of his five children to succeed in their own sports.
Wed Aug 16 2017
10 things you need to know about Misbun Sidek
Misbun was responsible for grooming Malaysia's top shuttler Chong Wei who has an illustrious career in the sport.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024