School bus driver detained for uploading video, posting photos of children
A mobile phone believed to be used in the incident has also been confiscated for further investigation.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Married couple pleads guilty to committing sexual offences against child
The couple were charged with committing physical sexual assault on the teenager by touching the girl's body parts for sexual purposes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
MOE committed to tackling sexual crimes against school students - Fadhlina
MOE said it would give its full commitment to stricter enforcement of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792).
Tue Oct 24 2023
Those turning a blind eye towards child abuse can be fined RM5,000 - Azalina
Individuals who are aware of sexual abuse involving children but fail to lodge a police report can be fined up to RM5,000 under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 1972).
Mon Oct 23 2023
Man jailed, fined for possession of child pornography
Liew Ming Hui was charged with possession of child pornography, namely a pen drive containing 19,011 videos and pictures of children.
Fri Oct 20 2023
King gives consent to 17 laws passed by Parliament
His Majesty also consented to the Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Act 2023, and Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Act 2023.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Dewan Rakyat passes Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill
Azalina said it is not only the law which needs to be changed to fight the crime but also the mentality of the community itself.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Ensuring effective protection measures for our children
Karen Lai, Programme Director of Womens Center for Change, says amendments to the law are timely but some details still need to be ironed out.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Over 4,700 cases of sexual offences against children resolved
Azalina said the government is in the process of making several amendments to Act 792 to improve the existing provisions.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Japanese gov't approves bill to raise age of sexual consent from 13 to 16 - reports
It will define the circumstances for a violation and get rid of vague explanations, making it possible to take effective criminal action.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Govt approves principle to amend three Acts related to children sexual offences
The move by the government is to ensure justice for child victims and witnesses.
Wed Mar 08 2023
GE15 : Lawyer hopes to push for improvements in sexual offence laws if he wins
Ghazali Ismail hopes to represent the people so that he could push for the Evidence Act 1950 to be reviewed and improved.
Tue Nov 15 2022
IP on alleged rape by religious speaker submitted to DPP - Police
Azmi said the religious speaker suspected of raping an underage girl was handed over to the Perak police.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Witness didn't show up, Dai Syed's trial postponed to May 17
The victim, who is a private college student, was supposed to testify as the first prosecution witness in the case.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Unemployed man charged with 15 sexual offences against step-daughters
The man was charged with three counts of committing unnatural sex and four counts of committing physical sexual assault.
Fri Sep 10 2021
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
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