What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?
There's a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable'
Pope Francis says the practice of surrogate motherhood, "deplorable" and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Course on parenting skills to strengthen family institution for married couples - Rina
It has been a requirement for potential brides and bridegrooms, especially Muslims, to attend a marriage course before they can be married.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Cyber crime cases worrying
Cybercrime victims not only comprise children, youths or those who are not highly educated but also involves high-ranking officials.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Parents in child abuse cases maybe compelled to attend counseling
Parents involved in cases of child abuse may be compelled to attend counseling session and parenting courses once they have served their sentences, if convicted.
Sun Oct 08 2017
Parenting my Muslim baby in the age of Trump
How will I - we - navigate raising a son who isn't considered white in what feels like an increasingly hostile environment?
Sun Aug 06 2017
Parenting expert sues Disney, says it stole 'Inside Out' idea
She said the film mirrors a children's programme called "The Moodsters" that she conceived and pitched to Disney every year from 2005 to 2009.
Wed Jun 21 2017
The parenting lessons I learned from my dying child
Even at the time, I was astounded at my ability to find the words to tell my daughter her baby brother was dying.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Here's how to teach your kids to lose (and why that's okay)
As a sports coach for young kids, Sam Weinman has seen plenty of thrown bats, sour attitudes and tears - all following losses.
Tue Jan 10 2017
I am not a strict father: Aamir Khan
The 51-year-old actor says while he was working in his directorial debut "Taare Zameen Par", he realised that having supportive parents is one of the most important things a child needs.
Mon Nov 14 2016
Parenting courses may be made compulsory to curb child abuse
Presently, parenting courses are not made compulsory as it gives the impression that parents do not know their responsibilities but we are relooking it.
Fri Oct 28 2016
Cost of raising children: More affordable for parents in Malaysia or Singapore?
Malaysia or Singapore: Which country gives you more for your parenting dollar?
Thu Jul 21 2016
Escalator mishaps: An urban parenting woe
Astro AWANI's Linawati Adnan ponders about the rising woes among urban parents. Are escalator mishaps, elevator accidents or missing children a nightmare that is keeping parents awake at night?
Sat Feb 13 2016
Once blooming, a flower-growing hobby fades
Flower growing hobby is slowly dying as modern career and parenting pressures forced many to move into cities where they don't have the land to plant bulbs or cultivate flower beds.
Wed Oct 28 2015
Better mental health for my children than good grades
Linawati Adnan shares her realisation of parenting through the eyes of a mental health patient.
Sat Oct 10 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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