The government is reviewing several existing legal provisions to introduce clearer and stronger obligations for parents and guardians in efforts to prevent the abuse and sexual assault of children.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said said the move would include proposing amendments to make it mandatory for parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities, as well as to participate in digital safety awareness and education programmes actively.

“This approach reflects...