#children's rights

Tackling the child sexual abuse ‘iceberg’

Tackling the child sexual abuse ‘iceberg’

The battle against CSAM and what adults need to learn to protect their children.
Suhakam wants 'diversion policy' after teen's remand for punching teacher

Suhakam wants 'diversion policy' after teen's remand for punching teacher

It diverts minors from criminal justice system and into community programmes instead.
COMMENT | Don't sweep child marriage under the carpet

COMMENT | Don't sweep child marriage under the carpet

Govt's slow, fragmented approach to reform fails to protect vulnerable kids.
Int'l laws protecting kids 'mere words' amid Israeli onslaught - rights expert

Int'l laws protecting kids 'mere words' amid Israeli onslaught - rights expert

'There are no rights left for children in Gaza.'
LETTER | Let's listen to and support our children

LETTER | Let's listen to and support our children

Onus on govt, society to create environment where kids can thrive.
COMMENT | Reforms for Malaysia's children: Better child protection

COMMENT | Reforms for Malaysia's children: Better child protection

A more holistic approach needs to be adopted for child protection services to be improved.
LETTER | Media urged to observe Child Act when reporting, publishing about children

LETTER | Media urged to observe Child Act when reporting, publishing about children

Violation of Section 15(2) Child Act 2001 is punishable by fine and imprisonment.
COMMENT | MPs should support amendments that help child witnesses

COMMENT | MPs should support amendments that help child witnesses

Evidence of Child Witness Act revision essential to uphold children's rights in court.
Lapang Dada | Ep1: Statelessness in M'sia, how to end this?

Lapang Dada | Ep1: Statelessness in M'sia, how to end this?

'Lapang Dada' is Malaysiakini's new talk show bringing together people with varied viewpoints.
Symposium to chart roadmap to enhance legal protection for children – Azalina

Symposium to chart roadmap to enhance legal protection for children – Azalina

It will be attended by local and foreign experts, she says.
PN may be govt's white knight to pass panned citizenship changes

PN may be govt's white knight to pass panned citizenship changes

Ruling govt could still push through Constitution changes with opposition support.
Quit saying 'denied right to citizenship', Saifuddin tells MPs

Quit saying 'denied right to citizenship', Saifuddin tells MPs

PARLIAMENT | Minister says no such phrase in the Federal Constitution.
Suhakam Act amendment to be tabled next week: Azalina

Suhakam Act amendment to be tabled next week: Azalina

UPDATED 10.24AM | Minister optimistic that first reading could be done before Nov 30.
Children's Commission: Include stateless kids in mandate, says MP

Children's Commission: Include stateless kids in mandate, says MP

Commission should be tasked to ensure children's safety, says Syerleena.
LETTER | Children Commission, a step in the right direction

LETTER | Children Commission, a step in the right direction

It will help authorities resolve children’s issues comprehensively. 
Govt committed to upholding children's rights - Azalina

Govt committed to upholding children's rights - Azalina

A bill touching on this issue could be tabled in Parliament next month.
COMMENT | Mulled Constitution changes will further harm stateless kids

COMMENT | Mulled Constitution changes will further harm stateless kids

These vulnerable children deserve rights no less than other kids in Malaysia.
Work together to provide safety nets for children - commissioner

Work together to provide safety nets for children - commissioner

This is needed to address gaps in protecting children's rights.
Govt drafting law to form independent Children's Commission

Govt drafting law to form independent Children's Commission

Minister Azalina says commission currently under Suhakam, limited in scope.
LETTER | Why is there no parent in the child narrative?

LETTER | Why is there no parent in the child narrative?

Are Malaysia's child advocates against family life?
'Broad jurisdiction, clear mandate needed for Children's commission'

'Broad jurisdiction, clear mandate needed for Children's commission'

Provide sufficient allocations and manpower too, says Suhakam.