![Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705748685_WanitaTrauma.jpg)
Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police
The majority of underage girls who became victims of rape told investigating officers that they knew the perpetrators through social media.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![More children targeted by paedophiles online: Watchdog More children targeted by paedophiles online: Watchdog](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700627047_Scam.jpg)
More children targeted by paedophiles online: Watchdog
IWF received 392,660 reports of possible abuse images on websites in 2023, of which 275,655 were found to contain such material.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The rising danger of cyber-paedophilia in Malaysia [COLUMNIST] The rising danger of cyber-paedophilia in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652603926_childabuse.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The rising danger of cyber-paedophilia in Malaysia
This by itself should incite us to think as to how we could do more to suppress cyber-paedophilia.
Mon Aug 22 2022
![Govt urged to come down harder on paedophiles Govt urged to come down harder on paedophiles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593257188_TBGARI.jpg)
Govt urged to come down harder on paedophiles
Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Helping Shoulders today urged the government to come down harder to put an end to paedophilia in the country.
Sat Oct 10 2020
![Brazil arrests more than 90 in paedophile crack down Brazil arrests more than 90 in paedophile crack down](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61508560605_Brazilarrest.jpg)
Brazil arrests more than 90 in paedophile crack down
Brazilian police arrest more than 90 people accused of being part of a massive paedophilia ring in a nation-wide operation.
Sat Oct 21 2017
![German hospital uses therapy to 'treat' paedophiles German hospital uses therapy to 'treat' paedophiles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/41467710305_ChildAbuse.jpg)
German hospital uses therapy to 'treat' paedophiles
Launched some 11 years ago, the largely publicly funded project by Berlin's top university hospital Charite calls on paedophiles to undertake a treatment that helps them control their urges.
Fri Oct 28 2016
![Proposal to introduce chemical castration to be considered Proposal to introduce chemical castration to be considered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71439362702_azizahmohddun.jpg)
Proposal to introduce chemical castration to be considered
The government is open to suggestions and opinions to ensure issues concerning women and children are tackled positively.
Thu Oct 20 2016
![Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61464262679_jokowi.jpg)
Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has defended the introduction of chemical castration for paedophiles, saying there can be "no compromise" when it comes to tackling sex crimes.
Wed Oct 19 2016
![Man suspected of uploading obscene children's photos on social media nabbed Man suspected of uploading obscene children's photos on social media nabbed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71438655319_pedophile.jpg)
Man suspected of uploading obscene children's photos on social media nabbed
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Amar Singh Ishar Singh said the man was nabbed at his house at 9.50am.
Fri Oct 14 2016
![Paedophiles can be cured - psychology lecturer Paedophiles can be cured - psychology lecturer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/51438645317_kidsabuse.jpg)
Paedophiles can be cured - psychology lecturer
Psychologists are always positive that paedophiles still have hope of being cured on their own volition and awareness.
Fri Sep 16 2016
![WeChat application among tools most used by paedophile on prowl WeChat application among tools most used by paedophile on prowl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71458810458_WechatGeneric.jpg)
WeChat application among tools most used by paedophile on prowl
ACP Ong Chin Lan said in 138 out of 184 cases reported last year, the children had made an acquaintance with the paedophiles via the WeChat application.
Sat Jul 02 2016
![Zahid nod for immediate enforcement of amended Child Act Zahid nod for immediate enforcement of amended Child Act](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81464594277_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Zahid nod for immediate enforcement of amended Child Act
The Home Ministry supports the efforts of the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, says Ahmad Zahid.
Thu Jun 16 2016
![Therapy can help paedophile refrain from desire - Psychologist Therapy can help paedophile refrain from desire - Psychologist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458490350_kidsabuse.jpg)
Therapy can help paedophile refrain from desire - Psychologist
Special therapy sessions can help paedophiles to refrain and control from acting on their desires, says a psychologist.
Sun Jun 12 2016
![Prolific UK paedophile 'regrets' Malaysia abuses Prolific UK paedophile 'regrets' Malaysia abuses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81464833766_RichardHuckle.jpg)
Prolific UK paedophile 'regrets' Malaysia abuses
In the letter of remorse written on May 23 and read to the court by his lawyer, Huckle acknowledged "the scale of the damage I have caused".
Fri Jun 03 2016
![UK paedophile, Richard Huckle 'took children to church' in Malaysia UK paedophile, Richard Huckle 'took children to church' in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81464833766_RichardHuckle.jpg)
UK paedophile, Richard Huckle 'took children to church' in Malaysia
Huckle, 30, could be sentenced as early as Friday by a London court on 91 charges including the rape or sexual assault of children.
Fri Jun 03 2016