Male teacher detained in connection with alleged sexual assault of 14-year-old student in Temerloh
Authorities in Temerloh have taken a male teacher into custody to help with inquiries into an alleged sexual assault involving a young teenager.
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Single Bill Passes First Week of Parliament as Lawmakers Tackle Crime, Labour, and Border Security
Parliament's first week produced one passed bill strengthening enforcement against illegal street racing. Lawmakers debated retrenchments, border security funding, and new online safety codes for social media platforms protecting children.
Malaysia to Launch Child Protection Advocacy Push Across Schools
Malaysia's Education Ministry will partner with SUHAKAM to launch advocacy campaigns on child protection legislation across schools, addressing bullying and sexual harassment concerns.
Malaysia's Datuk Yasmeen Muhamad Shariff Elected to UN Committee on Child Rights for 2027–2031
Malaysia's Datuk Yasmeen Muhamad Shariff has been elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for 2027–2031, securing 136 votes from 189 States Parties. This marks her second appointment to the influential body.
Malaysia Enforces Secure Age Verification for Social Media Under New Child Protection Code
Malaysia has implemented mandatory age-verification mechanisms for social media platforms under the Child Protection Code, which came into force on June 1. Users must be at least 16 years old to create accounts, with verification based on government-issued documents.
EU Building Consensus on Children's Social Media Restrictions as Ireland Takes Presidency
European leaders say momentum is building for an EU-wide ban on children's social media use, with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin emphasizing the preference for continent-wide consensus over individual national measures.
Malaysia Expands Child Sexual Abuse Laws To Cover Offences Committed Overseas
Malaysia is expanding its Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 to prosecute child abuse committed overseas by Malaysian citizens, residents, and foreigners targeting Malaysian children.
Father Remanded Over Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Teenage Daughter in Setiu
Authorities in Setiu have detained a man suspected of sexually abusing his teenage daughter. The suspect is cooperating with police investigation into the serious allegations.
Malaysian Paediatrician Charged with 33 Child Sex Offences in Australia
A Malaysian paediatrician practising in Perth faces 33 charges of child sexual abuse involving nine alleged victims after an expanded police investigation in Australia.
US Appeals Court Backs Ohio's Parental Controls on Child Social Media Use
A federal appeals court has upheld Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act, requiring tech companies to obtain parental permission before allowing children to use social media platforms. The decision marks a significant victory for child protection advocates.
Japanese man arrested for confining young stepdaughter in garbage can as 'discipline'
A 35-year-old man in Japan's Mie Prefecture has been arrested for allegedly placing his partner's five-year-old daughter inside a garbage can and closing the lid, which he claimed was a form of discipline.
Italian Mother's Fight Against Meta and TikTok Over Daughter's Death Highlights Growing European Concerns on Child Safety
An Italian mother whose 12-year-old daughter died by suicide is leading the first collective lawsuit in Italy against Meta and TikTok, alleging their algorithms promoted harmful content to vulnerable young users.
Stepmother charged with murder after toddler's death from blunt trauma injuries
Authorities in Johor Baru have upgraded the death classification of a four-year-old child to homicide. The victim's stepmother has been charged and will appear before the courts in connection with the fatal injuries.