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Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a formal warning against the disclosure of children's identities on digital platforms, following a recent viral school incident. Violations carry penalties of up to RM10,000 or five years imprisonment.
A 27-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to 22 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane for raping a 13-year-old girl, forcing her into prostitution, and subjecting her to violent sexual abuse including burning her with cigarettes.
Authorities have arrested a Glenmarie college employee suspected of sexually assaulting and sodomising two teenage students. The suspect is being investigated for multiple offences committed against minors.
An elderly man has been charged in Melaka with two counts of physical sexual assault against primary schoolgirls. The case brings fresh attention to child safety concerns in communities.
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A former kindergarten educator has denied money laundering allegations involving RM133,550 tied to an alleged scheme relocating children to New Zealand. The case raises concerns about child welfare practices.
A 25-year-old hardware store worker has entered a not guilty plea to charges of raping and sexually assaulting his 16-year-old biological sister at the Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a minor claiming the platform harmed his mental health. The agreement, reached ahead of a second major trial in California, marks continued legal pressure on social media companies over youth wellbeing.
The US House passed legislation requiring tech platforms to implement safety measures for children, including age verification and parental controls. However, senators are pushing for stricter provisions holding companies legally accountable for harmful content.
Malaysia's parliament has passed amended legislation granting courts jurisdiction over child sexual abuse cases committed abroad by individuals with Malaysian connections, closing a legal loophole.
Malaysian MPs across political divides have called for comprehensive strengthening of laws against child sexual offences, including international cooperation mechanisms, specialized task forces, and enhanced victim rehabilitation support.
Police in Muar have detained six Form Five students accused of bullying and extorting a 14-year-old hostel resident, who subsequently withdrew from school after becoming traumatised by the harassment.
Malaysia's Education Ministry will launch comprehensive advocacy programmes across schools focusing on child protection laws, anti-bullying measures, and sexual offences awareness, in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission.
Malaysia is strengthening protections for children by amending its Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 to prosecute abuse committed overseas, closing a legal gap that previously limited jurisdiction to crimes within national borders.
Authorities in Setiu have detained a man pending investigation into accusations of sexual abuse involving his 15-year-old biological daughter. Police continue gathering evidence in the matter.
A 20-year-old Singapore man has been ordered into reformative training for at least one year after pleading guilty to raping two girls aged 13 and 14 whom he met on an online chat platform, and for possessing intimate photographs of his teenage cousin.
The UAE has become the first Arab country to ban social media use for children under 15, requiring platforms to disable underage accounts within 12 months or face blocking, joining a widening international movement.
The UK government will ban social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for children under 16, with enforcement targeting companies rather than individual users. Implementation is expected in early 2025.