Two-year-old Girl Dies After Being Struck by Grandfather's Lorry in Kedah
A two-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a fertiliser lorry driven by her grandfather in Kedah. Police are investigating negligence aspects of the incident.
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Two-year-old struck and killed by reversing lorry in Sungai Petani; grandfather detained
A two-year-old girl was fatally struck by a reversing lorry driven by her 61-year-old grandfather in Kampung Bukit Kuang, Sungai Petani. Police detained the man for further investigation into the tragic incident.
Trainee Teacher Enters Not Guilty Plea to Sexual Assault Charges Involving Minor
A trainee teacher in Ipoh has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old male student. The case raises fresh concerns about safeguarding protocols in Malaysian schools.
Supermarket Worker Charged with Newborn's Death in Subang Jaya
A supermarket sales assistant has been formally charged in the Magistrate's Court in Shah Alam in connection with the death of a newborn infant in Subang Jaya, marking a significant development in the case.
10-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Sabah; Two Men Arrested on Murder Charges
Police in Sabah have arrested two men following the discovery of a 10-year-old girl who went missing on July 13. The child's death has been classified as murder, marking a tragic conclusion to a weeks-long search.
Bengaluru Daycare Denies Abuse, Blames Dismissed Staff for Viral Videos
A Bengaluru daycare has rejected abuse allegations, claiming viral videos showing mistreatment of infants were created by two dismissed employees attempting extortion and revenge after losing their jobs.
Social Media Personality Held Over Rape and Child Exploitation Allegations
Authorities in Kangar have apprehended a content creator on suspicion of raping and photographing a 14-year-old girl at a private residence, raising fresh concerns about predatory behaviour targeting young people online.
Trader Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Multiple Young Boys in Melaka
A 36-year-old trader in Melaka has been arrested following accusations of molesting 10 minors and sodomising one of them during a three-month span. The investigation is ongoing.
Chinese Father Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenage Daughter in South Korea
A South Korean appellate court has sentenced a Chinese man to 22 years imprisonment for beating his 14-year-old daughter to death with a hammer in October, increasing the original 18-year sentence and rejecting claims the attack was impulsive.
EU Lawmakers Gridlocked on Child Safety Rules as Reporting Mechanism Expires
The European Parliament's failure to reach consensus on child protection measures has left digital platforms operating without legal certainty. The April expiry of a voluntary reporting mechanism has reignited tensions between privacy advocates and online safety advocates.
EU Parliament Backs Temporary Rules for Tech Platforms to Combat Child Sexual Abuse Material
EU lawmakers have voted to restore interim rules permitting major technology companies to identify and remove child sexual abuse material online, whilst preserving encryption protections on messaging applications.
India Orders Meta to Purge Child Abuse Content from Instagram and Facebook
India's technology ministry has directed Meta to remove child sexual abuse material from Instagram and other platforms, demanding detailed compliance measures. The action follows a BBC investigation and reflects intensifying global regulatory scrutiny of social media firms.
Child murdered in West Bengal village as mob violence erupts; one lynched, two arrested
The alleged gang rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur district has triggered widespread civil unrest, with angry residents clashing with police and lynching a suspected perpetrator as investigations intensify.
Elderly man charged in Melaka over sexual assault of two schoolgirls
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.
Australia's Child Social Media Ban Faces Political Hurdles as Enforcement Powers Stall
Australia's government has condemned parliamentary delays to legislation that would strengthen the eSafety Commissioner's enforcement powers against social media platforms breaching the nation's ban on under-16s holding accounts, introduced in December.
IT firm daycare shut after horrific abuse allegations against five nannies in Bengaluru
Five nannies at a Capgemini on-campus daycare in Bengaluru face charges following video evidence of alleged abuse against toddlers. The facility has been temporarily shut as police investigate.
Macron and WHO Chief Push for Stricter Digital Platform Rules to Protect Children
French President Emmanuel Macron and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have issued a joint call for tighter regulation of digital platforms, citing growing concerns about their impact on children's wellbeing and development.
Deputy PM Zahid Offers Condolences Over Death of Six-Year-Old with Autism
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has offered condolences to the family of Muhammad Faith Fatih Abdullah Fattah, a six-year-old boy with autism who was discovered dead in an oil palm plantation near Hutan Melintang.
Children Embracing AI Three Times Faster Than Adults, UNICEF Warns of Safety Gaps
A UNICEF study across 10 countries reveals children are adopting artificial intelligence at rates more than three times faster than adults, with at least 20 million already using AI systems. The findings highlight critical safety and governance gaps.
Australia Moves to Tighten Social Media Age Ban as Enforcement Falters
Australia is moving to reinforce its social media ban for children after discovering that roughly seven in ten underage users still hold accounts on major platforms despite legislation introduced last December.
Male Teacher Held for Questioning Over Alleged Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Student
Authorities in Temerloh have detained a male teacher for questioning regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving a 14-year-old male student, marking a concerning case of potential abuse within the education system.
TikTok and YouTube shut 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia as tech crackdown widens
Indonesia has successfully pressured TikTok and YouTube into deactivating 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16, marking a significant escalation in the country's battle against online harms to minors.
Tech platforms face RM10 million penalties under Malaysia's age-verification rules
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Sabri has warned that technology platforms must implement age-verification systems under the Online Safety Act 2025 or face fines of up to RM10 million.
Malaysia's Child Protection Code Mandates Age Verification for Social Media Platforms
Malaysia's Communications Minister announced that the Child Protection Code requires social media platforms to implement secure age-verification systems. Only users aged 16 and above may create accounts under the 'Tunggu 16' initiative.
EU Gathers Momentum for Social Media Ban on Children, Led by Ireland's Presidency
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says momentum is building across Europe for restricting children's social media access, with the European Commission preparing formal proposals ahead of Ireland's EU presidency.
Resurfaced MTV clip of Diddy inviting 12-year-old actress to party fuels renewed scrutiny following her death
A decades-old video of Sean Combs inviting child actress Daveigh Chase to a party has resurfaced online following her death at 35 from meningitis and malnutrition complications. The clip has renewed focus on the mogul's conduct.
EU Set to Intensify Meta Investigation Over Child Addiction Claims
The European Commission is preparing to formally escalate its investigation into Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram use manipulative design tactics to addict children. The probe could result in fines up to 6% of global revenue.
Police investigate bullying claims at Tenom school hostel involving young girl
Police in Tenom, Sabah have opened an investigation following allegations that a 10-year-old girl experienced bullying while residing at a school hostel. The case has drawn attention to safety protocols at residential educational facilities.
EU escalates investigation into Meta's addictive design practices targeting young users
The European Commission is intensifying its investigation into Meta, preparing preliminary findings that accuse Facebook and Instagram of employing design tactics deliberately engineered to addict young users to their platforms.
India steps up pressure on Telegram over child abuse material and financial scams
India's Home Ministry has documented extensive use of Telegram for sharing child sexual abuse material and orchestrating financial scams, with authorities now actively monitoring the platform following a temporary ban.
Indonesian Domestic Helper Charged Over Child Abuse Case That Sparked Viral Social Media Uproar
An Indonesian domestic helper has been formally charged in Johor Baru's Sessions Court for abusing her employer's one-year-old child, in a case that garnered significant public attention after videos circulated on social media.
Malaysian Paediatrician Charged with 33 Child Sex Offences in Perth
A paediatrician from Malaysia based in Perth, Australia faces 33 child sex-related charges stemming from allegations involving nine victims. The charges emerged from an expanded police investigation.
Two Teenage Cousins Found Safe in Machang After 32-Hour Search; Four Arrested
Two teenage cousins who disappeared Thursday night were discovered safe in Machang yesterday evening, approximately 32 hours after their families independently reported them missing to police.
Ohio's social media restrictions for minors reinstated in court setback for tech giants
A US appeals court has reinstated Ohio's parental notification law for social media, requiring companies to obtain parental consent before minors access platforms. The decision marks a significant legal victory for child protection advocates amid mounting regulatory pressure on tech firms.
Johor Stepmother Charged with Murder Following Young Child's Death from Blunt Trauma
Authorities in Johor Baru have upgraded the death of a 4-year-old to a murder case, with the child's stepmother now facing charges in court following investigation into blunt force injuries.
Foreign Mother Faces Neglect Charge After Son Dies in Apartment Fall
A foreign woman has been charged with child neglect after her son died and daughter was severely injured following a fall from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi, Johor Baru, early this month.
Florida sues TikTok for violating child safety law
Florida has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the platform violates state law by permitting underage children to open accounts and exposing them to inappropriate content. The case centers on compliance with a 2025 law banning social media accounts for users under 14.