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
More children targeted by paedophiles online: Watchdog
IWF received 392,660 reports of possible abuse images on websites in 2023, of which 275,655 were found to contain such material.
Wed Jan 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] The rising danger of cyber-paedophilia in Malaysia
This by itself should incite us to think as to how we could do more to suppress cyber-paedophilia.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Govt urged to come down harder on paedophiles
Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Helping Shoulders today urged the government to come down harder to put an end to paedophilia in the country.
Sat Oct 10 2020
Brazil arrests more than 90 in paedophile crack down
Brazilian police arrest more than 90 people accused of being part of a massive paedophilia ring in a nation-wide operation.
Sat Oct 21 2017
German hospital uses therapy to 'treat' paedophiles
Launched some 11 years ago, the largely publicly funded project by Berlin's top university hospital Charite calls on paedophiles to undertake a treatment that helps them control their urges.
Fri Oct 28 2016
Proposal to introduce chemical castration to be considered
The government is open to suggestions and opinions to ensure issues concerning women and children are tackled positively.
Thu Oct 20 2016
Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has defended the introduction of chemical castration for paedophiles, saying there can be "no compromise" when it comes to tackling sex crimes.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Man suspected of uploading obscene children's photos on social media nabbed
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Amar Singh Ishar Singh said the man was nabbed at his house at 9.50am.
Fri Oct 14 2016
Paedophiles can be cured - psychology lecturer
Psychologists are always positive that paedophiles still have hope of being cured on their own volition and awareness.
Fri Sep 16 2016
WeChat application among tools most used by paedophile on prowl
ACP Ong Chin Lan said in 138 out of 184 cases reported last year, the children had made an acquaintance with the paedophiles via the WeChat application.
Sat Jul 02 2016
Zahid nod for immediate enforcement of amended Child Act
The Home Ministry supports the efforts of the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, says Ahmad Zahid.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Therapy can help paedophile refrain from desire - Psychologist
Special therapy sessions can help paedophiles to refrain and control from acting on their desires, says a psychologist.
Sun Jun 12 2016
Prolific UK paedophile 'regrets' Malaysia abuses
In the letter of remorse written on May 23 and read to the court by his lawyer, Huckle acknowledged "the scale of the damage I have caused".
Fri Jun 03 2016
UK paedophile, Richard Huckle 'took children to church' in Malaysia
Huckle, 30, could be sentenced as early as Friday by a London court on 91 charges including the rape or sexual assault of children.
Fri Jun 03 2016
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