![Have smartphones created an ‘anxious generation’? Jonathan Haidt sounds the alarm Have smartphones created an ‘anxious generation’? Jonathan Haidt sounds the alarm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81681049457_TBMOBILEPUBLIC.jpg)
Have smartphones created an ‘anxious generation’? Jonathan Haidt sounds the alarm
A decade ago, parents could not have known the threats lying within the shiny new smartphones they presented to their excited teenagers.
Sun May 05 2024
![NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20 NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710756648_TBGENERICPANAS.jpg)
NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20
According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Cradle Fund CEO murder: Acquittal of three accused maintained Cradle Fund CEO murder: Acquittal of three accused maintained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697532455_SamirahMuzaffar.jpg)
Cradle Fund CEO murder: Acquittal of three accused maintained
The Court of Appeal upheld the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers on a charge of murdering Nazrin Hassan.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers [COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707198982_TBalcoholjpg.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers
The issue of substance abuse among teenagers arises as a pressing concern, entwining its influence throughout communities worldwide.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Six teenagers in court over beheading of French teacher Six teenagers in court over beheading of French teacher](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701048635_TBSamuelPatyjpg.jpg)
Six teenagers in court over beheading of French teacher
They are suspected of having pointed out Samuel Paty to the murderer or helped monitor his exit from the school.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![Appeals court reserves verdict in the Cradle Fund CEO murder case Appeals court reserves verdict in the Cradle Fund CEO murder case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693826595_SamirahMuzaffar.jpg)
Appeals court reserves verdict in the Cradle Fund CEO murder case
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers on the charge of murdering Nazrin Hassan.
Mon Oct 23 2023
![SAR for missing teenagers continues today SAR for missing teenagers continues today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-10/51572106613_JPBM.jpg)
SAR for missing teenagers continues today
The three teenagers went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Batang Lassa River yesterday evening.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Nearly 40,000 Koreans die by suicide over past 3 years - Data Nearly 40,000 Koreans die by suicide over past 3 years - Data](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697015210_stress.jpg)
Nearly 40,000 Koreans die by suicide over past 3 years - Data
According to data, the suicide rate among teenagers and those in their 20s has been showing an upward trend.
Wed Oct 11 2023
![How FOMO might lurk behind teen social media anxiety How FOMO might lurk behind teen social media anxiety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51664850251_depressionAussie.jpg)
How FOMO might lurk behind teen social media anxiety
For teenagers with a high fear of missing out, high social media use is linked to increased anxiety.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Consider This: Vaping Among Minors (Part 2) — Worrying Trend, Adolescent Health at Risk
he revised Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill will be tabled for a second reading in the Dewan Rakyat this Tuesday. The Bill will include the Generational End Game, which seeks a lifetime ban of the sale of tobacco and vape products to anyone born after 2007. This comes amid a worrying uptrend of vape use among Malaysian teenagers. Can the Tobacco Bill with the Generational End Game turn the tide on vaping among minors? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Associate Professor Dr Noor Azimah Muhammad, Consultant in Family Medicine and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Family Medicine, at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Consider This: Vaping Among Minors (Part 1) — Can the GEG Bill Turn the Tide?
The revised Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill will be tabled for a second reading in the Dewan Rakyat this Tuesday. The Bill will include the Generational End Game, which seeks a lifetime ban of the sale of tobacco and vape products to anyone born after 2007. This comes amid a worrying uptrend of vape use among Malaysian teenagers. Can the Tobacco Bill with the Generational End Game turn the tide on vaping among minors? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to health behaviour and smoking cessation specialist, Professor Dr Wee Lei Hum from the School of Medicine at Taylor’s University. She is also with Taylor’s Impact Lab on Medical Advancement for Better Quality of Life.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![Four out of five teenagers in Malaysia not physically active - Dr Zaliha Four out of five teenagers in Malaysia not physically active - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71637917050_jogging.jpg)
Four out of five teenagers in Malaysia not physically active - Dr Zaliha
Exercise every day. Only 30 minutes, five times a week. Easy isn't it?, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.
Thu Jul 06 2023
![Eight teenagers charged with raping 14-year-old girl Eight teenagers charged with raping 14-year-old girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666685737_TBrogolremaja.jpg)
Eight teenagers charged with raping 14-year-old girl
The boys were charged with two to three counts each of raping the girl in a room at a restaurant in Jelawat.
Tue Oct 25 2022
![Oct 31 set for another case management in prosecution's appeal against Samirah, teenagers' acquittal Oct 31 set for another case management in prosecution's appeal against Samirah, teenagers' acquittal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649334139_TBCRADLE.jpg)
Oct 31 set for another case management in prosecution's appeal against Samirah, teenagers' acquittal
The Court of Appeal has fixed Oct 31 for another case management in the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers on the charge of murdering Nazrin Hassan.
Mon Sep 05 2022
![Eleven teenagers nabbed over assault of students in Terengganu Eleven teenagers nabbed over assault of students in Terengganu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661774457_PDRM.jpg)
Eleven teenagers nabbed over assault of students in Terengganu
Police have arrested 11 teenagers in connection with the assault of three male students of a boarding school here last Thursday.
Mon Aug 29 2022