Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Educate, do not ostracise unwed pregnant adolescents, says experts
One of the most common options to deal with adolescent out-of-wedlock pregnancy, is by sending the unwed mother to a shelter home.
Fri Feb 02 2024
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[COLUMNIST] "Pre-marital" children in Malaysia - addressing the issue
Removing the 'illegitimate' title given to children born out of wedlock is critical for their mental and emotional health.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Unwed and unwanted, Chinese single mothers fight for rights
Single mothers have it rough as out-of-wedlock births are frowned upon, and where only married women can claim maternity benefits.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Federal Court to hear appeal in 'Abdullah' case
Federal Court deputy registrar Syahrin Jeli Bohari set the hearing date for the appeal when the matter came up before her for case management today.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Apex court allows NRD bid to stay appeals court ruling in surname case
Chief Justice Tan Sri Md Raus Sharif granted the application by Senior Federal Counsel Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh to stay the decision pending the disposal of the case at the Federal Court.
Mon Aug 21 2017
'Rumah Kita' helped 52 women, 54 babies in two years - Yasmin
Its founder Vimmy Yasmin Abd Razak, 44, said the babies rescued were born out of wedlock and to victims of rape.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Alarming number of teen marriages raise concern among activists
Last year, over 18,000 teen births were recorded, with 75 per cent involving married teenagers and the rest, out-of-wedlock.
Thu Nov 28 2013
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