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LETTER | When childhood becomes content

LETTER | When childhood becomes content

Sharing children's photos and videos on social media platforms carries risks.
COMMENT | Eight years after an 11-year-old became a bride, why are we still here?

COMMENT | Eight years after an 11-year-old became a bride, why are we still here?

Still no uniform law establishing 18 as the minimum marriage age for everyone.
SNAPSHOT | Ex-MP wants meal plan in Budget 2027 to combat child stunting; weak earthquake in Sabah

SNAPSHOT | Ex-MP wants meal plan in Budget 2027 to combat child stunting; weak earthquake in Sabah

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Unicef: 20 million children sexually targeted online, social media hotspot for abuse

Unicef: 20 million children sexually targeted online, social media hotspot for abuse

The staggering number is likely just the tip of the iceberg.
LETTER | Esha Clause: Why punishment alone cannot protect children

LETTER | Esha Clause: Why punishment alone cannot protect children

Early intervention must become our first and most urgent line of defence.
NGOs urge Harapan to remove campaign videos featuring children

NGOs urge Harapan to remove campaign videos featuring children

N SEMBILAN POLLS | Groups say parental consent not enough, want parties to stop using children to campaign.
LETTER | End marriage-based citizenship discrimination

LETTER | End marriage-based citizenship discrimination

Two individuals born to M'sian fathers denied citizenship because parents were not married.
LETTER | Take on Big Tech to protect children from online addiction

LETTER | Take on Big Tech to protect children from online addiction

Laws alone not enough, digital literacy needs to become as basic as reading and writing.
LETTER | Are we sharing too much of our children?

LETTER | Are we sharing too much of our children?

Parents must be cautious when sharing children's details online.
Young people willing to marry, have kids if affordable: UN report

Young people willing to marry, have kids if affordable: UN report

'It's uncertainty that is deterring them from raising a family.'
PARLIAMENT | Sexual Offences Against Children Amendment Bill passed; hike in deepfake cases

PARLIAMENT | Sexual Offences Against Children Amendment Bill passed; hike in deepfake cases

No opposition to the bill heard during the call for voice votes.
MPs raise concerns over child sex crimes bill amendments

MPs raise concerns over child sex crimes bill amendments

PARLIAMENT | Lawmakers question jurisdiction limits, enforcement capacity.
COMMENT | Beyond age-based restrictions: Making digital world safer for children

COMMENT | Beyond age-based restrictions: Making digital world safer for children

Help children thrive in digital spaces while ensuring their safety.
Govt defends migrant child treatment amid scrutiny, cites 'Baitul Mahabbah' centres

Govt defends migrant child treatment amid scrutiny, cites 'Baitul Mahabbah' centres

This comes after ex-refugee claims over 2,000 Rohingya children being held in immigration detention.
COMMENT | Moral choice or legal duty to care for ageing parents

COMMENT | Moral choice or legal duty to care for ageing parents

Affection and care cannot simply be coerced.
MCMC cracks down on harmful content with two Online Safety Act codes effective June 1

MCMC cracks down on harmful content with two Online Safety Act codes effective June 1

UPDATED 4.30PM | Digital platforms required to take stricter action and better protect children.
SNAPSHOT | Govt still working to tighten online protection for kids; Petronas sourcing fuel amid supply rush

SNAPSHOT | Govt still working to tighten online protection for kids; Petronas sourcing fuel amid supply rush

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

COMMENT | Is age restriction for social media use the only way?

COMMENT | Is age restriction for social media use the only way?

There's danger, but platforms themselves should take proper responsibility.
COMMENT | Open letter to PM against under-16 socmed ban, urging rights-based approach

COMMENT | Open letter to PM against under-16 socmed ban, urging rights-based approach

Proposal could lead to intrusive monitoring, restrict freedom of expression.
House of horror: Caretaker pleads guilty to 15 sexual offences on boys

House of horror: Caretaker pleads guilty to 15 sexual offences on boys

UPDATED 2.16PM | Incidents took place between November last year and March this year.
LETTER | Let's end forgotten-child tragedies for good

LETTER | Let's end forgotten-child tragedies for good

Parents and caretakers need all the help they can get.
Malay toddler's longing for 'amma' and 'appa' highlights love beyond blood

Malay toddler's longing for 'amma' and 'appa' highlights love beyond blood

Adam's relationship with babysitters shows trust, care transcends race, religion.
COMMENT | Children exploited online for terrorism shouldn't be held under Sosma

COMMENT | Children exploited online for terrorism shouldn't be held under Sosma

Provide them with appropriate protection and intervention.
LETTER | Addressing asbestos risks in children's play and craft sand products

LETTER | Addressing asbestos risks in children's play and craft sand products

This issue must be taken seriously.