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
Paedophile issue: Nur Fitri obtains green light to be extradited home - MARA
MARA Chairman Tan Sri Annuar Musa said, he has applied to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that the Malaysian embassy in London will assist the matter.
Fri Jun 19 2015
Opinion analysis on Nur Fitri by Twitter users in Malaysia
Opinion-based analysis on 421 users based in Malaysia who tweeted about Nur Fitri, #NoSecondChance and related terms from May 1 - May 13.
Wed May 20 2015
No need for stand alone law to deal with porn, yet: Nancy
The Minister in the PM's Department in charge of law says the existing law under the Penal Code to deal with cases pertaining to pornography is sufficient for now.
Wed May 13 2015
Special placement for sex offenders?
City of Refuge in Pahokee, Florida houses 120 sex offenders in 61 houses.
Mon May 11 2015
Nur Fitri not allowed to appeal to MARA: Shafie
However, the child porn convict's family can appeal against his sentence.
Fri May 08 2015
Nur Fitri's offence very serious - Najib
PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak described Malaysian scholar Nur Fitri Azmeer Nordin's conviction for possession of child pornography material in the United Kingdom, as a very serious offence.
Fri May 08 2015
Malaysia should establish a public register of convicted paedophiles: Anifah
The Foreign Affairs Minister believes this act will be a strong deterrent against child sexual abuse crimes.
Thu May 07 2015
MARA upholds decision to terminate study loan for Nur Fitri Azmeer
MARA reiterates that the 23-year-old child porn convict is requested to pay back all the money extended to him.
Thu May 07 2015
#NoSecondChance for paedophiles, netizens say
Voices of dissent took the social media into overdrive with the hashtags #NoSecondChance and #keeppaedophilesawayfromourkids.
Wed May 06 2015
There should be zero-tolerance against paedophiles: Khairy
The Youth and Sports Minister hopes MARA will reject the idea to appeal for its sponsored student and kiddie porn convict, Nur Fitri Azmeer Noordin.
Wed May 06 2015
Not everyone deserve a second chance, really
Astro AWANI's Suganthi Suparmaniam questions if we are willing to offer a second chance to everyone regardless of their sin or crime.
Wed May 06 2015
MARA to give Nur Fitri Azmeer a second chance
The Majlis Amanah Rakyat wishes to give kiddie porn convict, Nur Fitri Azmeer Nordin, a second chance at studies after he returns to Malaysia.
Tue May 05 2015
Paedophile: Why should he be given a second chance? - Social Media
Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal proposal for an appeal for a lighter sentence for Nur Fitri Azmeer Nordin did no go down well with many Malaysians.
Tue May 05 2015
Ministry considers appealing for convicted ex-MARA student in London
The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development will consider whether to appeal to the Southwark Crown court in London to reduce the sentence imposed on former Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) loan student.
Mon May 04 2015
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