MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina
MOE implemented measures against the issue, including cross-ministerial collaboration to carry out advocacy related to sexual harassment.
Tue May 07 2024
Singapore seeks to hold 'dangerous offenders' beyond prison terms
The proposed legislation would apply to those above 21 who are convicted of crimes that include culpable homicide, rape and sex with minors.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC
The sale and supply of poison including nicotine to children would be illegal as provided under Section 13 of the Bill.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Mobile court offers rare chance of justice for east Congo rape victims
A large crowd gathered around a makeshift courtroom to watch the culmination of a trial of 15 military officers for the rape of minors.
Fri Mar 17 2023
103 unaccompanied minors found in abandoned trailer in Mexico, govt says
Authorities discovered the trailer on a highway without a driver, outfitted with fans and a partially ventilated roof.
Tue Mar 07 2023
US uncovers over 3,800 cases of child worker abuse, launches crackdown
The Biden administration will implement tougher new measures designed to punish violators after discovering thousands of cases of abuse.
Tue Feb 28 2023
GEG: Bill not to 'criminalise children' - Khairy
Khairy said there is no prison sentence for minors who smoke under the existing regulations or for those who were born after 2007.
Wed Oct 05 2022
More than 40 migrants die in truck in San Antonio, others hospitalised
16 other people found inside the trailer were transported to the hospital for heat stroke and exhaustion, including four minors.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Children killed, tortured in Myanmar junta's crackdown, UN expert says
Minors had been beaten and stabbed and had fingernails or teeth removed during interrogation, while some had to endure mock executions.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Semporna Alternative School helps minors overcome glue-sniffing habit
The activists' goal is to gradually rehabilitate these children and help them quit their habit of sniffing glue.
Wed Jun 08 2022
INSIGHT - 'When are my parents coming?' - 1,300 Afghan children evacuated to US in limbo
Many of the Afghan minors were unintentionally separated from their parents in Kabul, advocates said.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Philippines' 20 month lockdown of children sparks creative playtime
For many of the 40 million Filipinos under the age of 18, the Philippines has maintained policy of banning minors from outdoors.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Google is making it easier to remove images of minors on its search engine
From now on, when kids and teens or their parents find an image of them that they want removed from Google results they can request this.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Australia plans to force parental consent for minors on social media
Australia plans to make social media companies obtain parental consent for users under the age of 16 and threaten fines of up to $7.5 mln.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Funeral procession: 13 individuals, including two minors, charged with flouting SOP
A total of 13 individuals were charged with violating the SOP during the total lockdown by taking part in a funeral procession.
Fri Jun 25 2021