Married couple pleads guilty to committing sexual offences against child
The couple were charged with committing physical sexual assault on the teenager by touching the girl's body parts for sexual purposes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
MOE committed to tackling sexual crimes against school students - Fadhlina
MOE said it would give its full commitment to stricter enforcement of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792).
Tue Oct 24 2023
Those turning a blind eye towards child abuse can be fined RM5,000 - Azalina
Individuals who are aware of sexual abuse involving children but fail to lodge a police report can be fined up to RM5,000 under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 1972).
Mon Oct 23 2023
Man jailed, fined for possession of child pornography
Liew Ming Hui was charged with possession of child pornography, namely a pen drive containing 19,011 videos and pictures of children.
Fri Oct 20 2023
King gives consent to 17 laws passed by Parliament
His Majesty also consented to the Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Act 2023, and Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Act 2023.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Dewan Rakyat passes Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill
Azalina said it is not only the law which needs to be changed to fight the crime but also the mentality of the community itself.
Wed Mar 29 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
Over 4,700 cases of sexual offences against children resolved
Azalina said the government is in the process of making several amendments to Act 792 to improve the existing provisions.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Japanese gov't approves bill to raise age of sexual consent from 13 to 16 - reports
It will define the circumstances for a violation and get rid of vague explanations, making it possible to take effective criminal action.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Govt approves principle to amend three Acts related to children sexual offences
The move by the government is to ensure justice for child victims and witnesses.
Wed Mar 08 2023
GE15 : Lawyer hopes to push for improvements in sexual offence laws if he wins
Ghazali Ismail hopes to represent the people so that he could push for the Evidence Act 1950 to be reviewed and improved.
Tue Nov 15 2022
IP on alleged rape by religious speaker submitted to DPP - Police
Azmi said the religious speaker suspected of raping an underage girl was handed over to the Perak police.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Witness didn't show up, Dai Syed's trial postponed to May 17
The victim, who is a private college student, was supposed to testify as the first prosecution witness in the case.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Unemployed man charged with 15 sexual offences against step-daughters
The man was charged with three counts of committing unnatural sex and four counts of committing physical sexual assault.
Fri Sep 10 2021
School bus driver charged with physical sexual assault on 10-year-old girl
K. Ravichandran was charged with committing the offence while carrying the girl on his motorcycle to send her home from school.
Fri Jul 30 2021