Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina
The implementation of child-friendly reporting platforms would be a game-changer, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Ensuring effective protection measures for our children
Karen Lai, Programme Director of Womens Center for Change, says amendments to the law are timely but some details still need to be ironed out.
Tue Mar 28 2023
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[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
Govt to improve administration, enforcement of agencies involved in child protection - Nancy
Nancy said she openly accepts criticisms, views and suggestions to ensure her ministry can protect children.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Australia takes aim at Apple, Microsoft over child protection online
It accused Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp not doing enough to stop child exploitation content on their platforms.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Fadhlina Sidek: From an activist to Education Minister
Fadhlina was previously engaged in creating legal literacy in Islamic family law, as well as child protection and safety.
Sat Dec 03 2022
The Future is Female: Sponsor A Girl, Invest In Her Future
To commemorate the International Day of the Girl, Melisa Idris speaks to Jasmin Lim, Child Protection Officer for World Vision Malaysia.
Sun Sep 25 2022
More child protection officers needed - Rina
The number of child protection officers under the JKM needs to be increased immediately, to handle cases of child abuse and neglect.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Paedophilia: Are we taking the issue of sexual child abuse too lightly?
Weak child protection laws make it difficult to punish child abusers in Malaysia, leading to inadequate investigations and low convictions on the reported cases.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Child Protection: Welfare Dept to recruit 377 new officers - Rina
The number involved is the first phase of a recruitment exercise for a total of 1,122 officers in both fields required by the department.
Sun Jan 31 2021
Britain will work with Malaysia for child protection
A British High Commission spokesman said United Kingdom took an extremely serious view of paedophilia and offences against children.
Mon Jun 06 2016
New child protection bill expected to be tabled in October
The new bill will encompass child pornography, cyber bullying, abuse, begging, and the exploitation of children through cyber crime.
Tue Jul 28 2015
Do not politicise child protection issue - Anifah Aman
Malaysia strongly believes that the issue of child protection in armed conflict should not be politicised, said Datuk Seri Anifah Aman.
Sun Apr 19 2015
Special task force to study issues of underage marriage
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, through the Advisory Council for Child Protection, has set up a special task force to look deep into the issues of underage marriage.
Fri Dec 19 2014
Child protection laws could be more child-centric
Human rights lawyer, Nizam Bashir, says that Malaysia's Child Act could be more child-centric and appointing third-party observers can help.
Wed Jun 04 2014