![Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680783609_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill
The Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill 2023 is aimed at providing more extensive protection to the group in the judicial process.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children [COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672390253_childabuse.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children
It is reported that every year in Malaysia, 1,000 children become victims of abuse and neglect.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Punishing young offenders: Consider psychological aspects Punishing young offenders: Consider psychological aspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646800924_remajaperempuan.jpg)
Punishing young offenders: Consider psychological aspects
Last month's case of a 15-year old girl who was charged with killing her newborn baby, has sparked public outrage and debate.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![Father charged with abusing 11-year-old daughter Father charged with abusing 11-year-old daughter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623755575_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Father charged with abusing 11-year-old daughter
The 45-year-old man, who is the biological father of the victim, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him.
Tue Jun 22 2021
![Ministry will not compromise on issue of child abuse - Rina Ministry will not compromise on issue of child abuse - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604456944_TBRinaHarun.jpg)
Ministry will not compromise on issue of child abuse - Rina
Rina said the ministry viewed seriously a viralled video showing mistreatment of a kindergarten teacher on her student.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597650707_tahfiz.jpg)
Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire
The High Court here today ordered a teenager who was charged with murder for the death of 23 people in a fire at Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah almost three years ago.
Mon Aug 17 2020
![Baby girl dies four days after found unconscious at babysitter's house Baby girl dies four days after found unconscious at babysitter's house](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71583207872_Babyhands.jpg)
Baby girl dies four days after found unconscious at babysitter's house
A 10-month-old baby girl died yesterday from internal bleeding in the head, four days after she was found unconscious at her babysitters house in Bandar Puchong Jaya, Serdang.
Sun Aug 16 2020
![Vehicular death among children: Left by parents for work, meetings Vehicular death among children: Left by parents for work, meetings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-11/41541744229_ShadowHand.jpg)
Vehicular death among children: Left by parents for work, meetings
A total of six deaths involving children who were accidentally left behind in vehicles have been reported in the country since 2018, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Mon Aug 03 2020
![Mother, boyfriend held for allegedly abusing her two children Mother, boyfriend held for allegedly abusing her two children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81593947915_PDRM.jpg)
Mother, boyfriend held for allegedly abusing her two children
A woman and her boyfriend have been detained for allegedly abusing her two sons, aged seven and five years, in an incident in a room at a workshop near Permatang Tinggi here, last week.
Sun Jul 05 2020
![Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 to be enforced on July 10 Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 to be enforced on July 10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478531744_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 to be enforced on July 10
The Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 will be enforced beginning July 10, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said posted on her Facebook today.
Fri Jul 07 2017
![Netizens seek justice after video of 'Angry Aunty' goes viral Netizens seek justice after video of 'Angry Aunty' goes viral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/61496819112_acibaran.jpg)
Netizens seek justice after video of 'Angry Aunty' goes viral
Netizens have called for justice following a video which showed an elderly woman beating a child at least 30 times went viral on Monday.
Wed Jun 07 2017
![Man detained in Johor tuition centre abuse Man detained in Johor tuition centre abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81490619363_melecur.jpg)
Man detained in Johor tuition centre abuse
The suspect is an assistant to the female teacher who is believed to have abused the boy at a tuition centre in Skudai, Johor.
Mon Mar 27 2017
![MCPF wants stricter enforcement of Child Act 2001 MCPF wants stricter enforcement of Child Act 2001](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487411990_mautbasikalJohor.jpg)
MCPF wants stricter enforcement of Child Act 2001
The government should ensure stricter enforcement of the Child Act 2001 including taking action against parents who allow their underage children to roam outside the house during the wee hours.
Sun Feb 19 2017
![Woman charged with murdering, abusing own children Woman charged with murdering, abusing own children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41483682154_childabuse.jpg)
Woman charged with murdering, abusing own children
A woman with four children were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with murdering, causing grievous hurt and abusing three of the children, including a pair of twins.
Mon Jan 16 2017
![Woman to be charged for neglecting child Woman to be charged for neglecting child](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61483801431_budakkenetinggal.jpg)
Woman to be charged for neglecting child
A woman who was earlier believed to be the mother of the three-year-old boy who was found left alone at a house in Gemencheh, Tampin, last Friday, will be charged in court tomorrow.
Tue Jan 10 2017