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Newborn left in front of mosque with apology note

Newborn left in front of mosque with apology note

Her parents write about their inability to care for her.
Maips appeals to provide Islamic education to Loh's children

Maips appeals to provide Islamic education to Loh's children

Appellate court to hear Loh's appeal, nullify children's conversion in January 2024.
DAP leader: Social work profession bill must be tabled soon

DAP leader: Social work profession bill must be tabled soon

Kasthuri says this will empower social workers in preventing child abuse.
Loh's children don't wish to be Muslims, Maips' bid dismissed

Loh's children don't wish to be Muslims, Maips' bid dismissed

UPDATED 4.55PM | Maips' bid was to provide Islamic education to the three children.
Halt 'regressive' citizenship amendments, govt urged

Halt 'regressive' citizenship amendments, govt urged

'Govt seeks to enhance discrimination against innocent children.'
LETTER | Pass the GEG Bill, stop our children from vaping

LETTER | Pass the GEG Bill, stop our children from vaping

Ignore vested interests who are risking children’s health for profits. 
LETTER | Haze again?

LETTER | Haze again?

Impact of air pollution goes beyond affecting our health. 
LETTER | Ban smoking, vaping in schools to protect children

LETTER | Ban smoking, vaping in schools to protect children

New publications foster nicotine, tobacco-free environment for youths.
LETTER | Focus on parents, not just mothers

LETTER | Focus on parents, not just mothers

Minister's SOPs should be reviewed to ensure fairness.
Generations of Sabah stateless living in landfill may be evicted

Generations of Sabah stateless living in landfill may be evicted

Lahad Datu landfill, home of community known as 'garbage people', to be cleared.
Baby snatching: Ministry claims stateless mum refused custody

Baby snatching: Ministry claims stateless mum refused custody

Mum unfit to care for children due to financial factors, ministry says.
COMMENT | Child health: From overperforming to being stagnant

COMMENT | Child health: From overperforming to being stagnant

We must upgrade our healthcare system to protect our children. 
'Baby snatching': MP wants independent probe after swift denial casts doubts

'Baby snatching': MP wants independent probe after swift denial casts doubts

Internal probe could involve partiality, says Kelvin Yii.
Rights group wants RCI on baby snatching claims at Sabah hospital

Rights group wants RCI on baby snatching claims at Sabah hospital

Arbitrary termination of mothers’ parental rights cruel and atrocious, says LFL.
COMMENT | Inhumane treatment of stateless Bajau Laut

COMMENT | Inhumane treatment of stateless Bajau Laut

Embarrasing to say our healthcare among the best when vulnerable left out.
Cops nab dad, stepmum for allegedly abusing 6-year-old son

Cops nab dad, stepmum for allegedly abusing 6-year-old son

Victim is eldest of four siblings.
COMMENT | Do we love our children?

COMMENT | Do we love our children?

It will show in how much govt willing to spend on their welfare in upcoming budget. 
MYReaders CEO on a mission to eradicate illiteracy

MYReaders CEO on a mission to eradicate illiteracy

MALAYSIANSKINI | Rachael Francis quit teaching job to help disadvantaged children read.
Don't hesitate to report sexual harassment cases - minister

Don't hesitate to report sexual harassment cases - minister

Victims might hesitate due to fear or embarrassment, Nancy says.
Home Ministry opens temporary settlement for nabbed migrant kids

Home Ministry opens temporary settlement for nabbed migrant kids

We have relocated 23 kids, 10 mothers for now - Saifuddin. 
'Severe punishment', whipping proposed for child abuse

'Severe punishment', whipping proposed for child abuse

Children's Commission Bill to be tabled in October.
Suhakam: Children's Commission must have greater powers

Suhakam: Children's Commission must have greater powers

Unrestricted access to shelters and detention centres among things needed.
COMMENT | Our children need independent commission

COMMENT | Our children need independent commission

It must be fully responsible for multi-ministerial cooperation on policies, programmes.
Govt ready to move children from immigration depots soon

Govt ready to move children from immigration depots soon

80 children will be placed in new alternative detention centre in Nilai.