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Indira proposes 'interfaith family court' to resolve cases like hers

Indira proposes 'interfaith family court' to resolve cases like hers

Her case exposes deep flaws in handling marriages across religious boundaries.
Prasana's SPM year: Milestone marked by silence, 16-year separation

Prasana's SPM year: Milestone marked by silence, 16-year separation

If she walked beside me tomorrow, I wouldn't recognise her, Indira says.
Over 3k sex crime cases involving under-18s recorded in 3 years

Over 3k sex crime cases involving under-18s recorded in 3 years

Ministry has established committee to strengthen safety in schools.
Govt to form online safety committee, tackle digital risks - Azalina

Govt to form online safety committee, tackle digital risks - Azalina

There are 10.6m social media users under 18 in M'sia, says the minister.
COMMENT | How social media fuels toxic masculinity in young men

COMMENT | How social media fuels toxic masculinity in young men

Manosphere twists men's struggles into misogyny; education can break the cycle.
COMMENT | Making digital spaces safer for everyone, not just children

COMMENT | Making digital spaces safer for everyone, not just children

While tech firms seem powerful, govts can enact stronger measures to protect citizens.
School violence shows how misogyny can warp young minds

School violence shows how misogyny can warp young minds

Rising toxic attitudes among young men raising alarm for schools, society.
LFL pans 'knee-jerk' responses to school violence

LFL pans 'knee-jerk' responses to school violence

How would caning prevent rape or murder, Zaid asks.
COMMENT | Our kids should be scared of pop quizzes, not being killed

COMMENT | Our kids should be scared of pop quizzes, not being killed

Maybe the answer isn't in stricter rules and punishments.
New court SOPs to ensure cases involving children resolved in 1 year

New court SOPs to ensure cases involving children resolved in 1 year

Azalina says the guidelines will be announced on Oct 24.
COMMENT | Troubled soul, missed warning system

COMMENT | Troubled soul, missed warning system

True safety lies not in locking down schools.
School violence: Groups urge victims, suspects rights to be upheld

School violence: Groups urge victims, suspects rights to be upheld

Protections must coexist with victim safety and recovery, they say.
M'sia to require social media platforms to enforce age limit for users

M'sia to require social media platforms to enforce age limit for users

It is to protect children online, Fahmi says.
LETTER  | School violence a mirror of ourselves

LETTER | School violence a mirror of ourselves

It's not born in the classroom; it's brought into it.
UN: More than 54,600 children suffering from acute malnutrition in Gaza

UN: More than 54,600 children suffering from acute malnutrition in Gaza

Without a lasting ceasefire and peace, this human suffering will continue, says official.
Nurseries have right to refuse infants on safety grounds - Nancy

Nurseries have right to refuse infants on safety grounds - Nancy

Operators can't be faulted for doing so as safety is paramount, minister says.
Statutory rape: Experts push for reform, warn not to criminalise teens

Statutory rape: Experts push for reform, warn not to criminalise teens

Law should distinguish predatory adults from consensual close-in-age teens, they say.
Zara inquest: Ban on media stays while child witnesses testify

Zara inquest: Ban on media stays while child witnesses testify

Three student witnesses have testified, 32 more child witnesses expected.
'Girls also initiate sex': K'tan govt backs proposal to amend statutory rape laws

'Girls also initiate sex': K'tan govt backs proposal to amend statutory rape laws

Deputy MB commends state police chief's 'genuine concern' over social issue.
Criminal law reform committee set up to review statutory rape provisions

Criminal law reform committee set up to review statutory rape provisions

The purpose of statutory rape laws is to protect children - Azalina.
Kids who engage in underage sex need guidance, not punishment - Nancy

Kids who engage in underage sex need guidance, not punishment - Nancy

It can't be resolved through law enforcement alone, says minister.
MP SPEAKS | Our girls deserve protection, not punishment

MP SPEAKS | Our girls deserve protection, not punishment

Betrayal of child protection laws, minors need safeguarding, not criminalisation.
LFL presses PM, women minister, cabinet on statutory rape issue

LFL presses PM, women minister, cabinet on statutory rape issue

Home minister's response today denounced as shocking and defensive.
FT mufti: Girls in underage 'consensual' sex not blame-free

FT mufti: Girls in underage 'consensual' sex not blame-free

Exempting guilty party from punishment contradicts Islamic principle - Fauwaz.