![533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019 533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/71548906316_Kahwin.jpg)
533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019
Mohd Asri Mat Daud said the state govt retained the age of marriage without amendment at 18 for boys and 16 for girls.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Wushu coach arrested for sexually assaulting underaged students Wushu coach arrested for sexually assaulting underaged students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51648910324_Handcuffedwomen.jpg)
Wushu coach arrested for sexually assaulting underaged students
Police arrested a 30-year-old local wushu coach for suspected sexual assault against two underaged girls on Monday.
Wed May 25 2022
![Police looking for six locals over murder in Tok Bali Police looking for six locals over murder in Tok Bali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61638088302_ShafienMamat.jpg)
Police looking for six locals over murder in Tok Bali
A police hunt is on for six local males including two underaged to assist in the investigation into the killing of a foreigner whose body was found at a fish landing jetty in Tok Bali, here, on Nov 4.
Sun Nov 28 2021
![Azalina calls for special court for sexual crimes against children Azalina calls for special court for sexual crimes against children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51627540930_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Azalina calls for special court for sexual crimes against children
Azalina said the special court should be set up to ensure the privacy of the underaged victims is well protected during trials.
Wed Sep 29 2021
![Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51598595012_CHICAGO.jpg)
Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention
Kelly who is awaiting trial on sexual misconduct charges, was assaulted by a fellow detainee at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre.
Fri Aug 28 2020
![Guan Eng's motion to condemn Shabudin an act of revenge - Zainal Guan Eng's motion to condemn Shabudin an act of revenge - Zainal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61491838898_ZainalAbidinOsman.jpg)
Guan Eng's motion to condemn Shabudin an act of revenge - Zainal
This followed a motion by Shabudin in parliament last year about purchase of a property below market price by Guan Eng.
Mon Apr 10 2017
![Teens need guidance, supervision - experts Teens need guidance, supervision - experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51446029649_PendidikanBUDGET.jpg)
Teens need guidance, supervision - experts
Teenagers below 18 are in the process of searching for an identity, in addition to the 'push' feeling to prove themselves among their peers.
Tue Feb 21 2017
![Man gets 48 years, 50 strokes for raping two underaged nieces Man gets 48 years, 50 strokes for raping two underaged nieces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/41487589608_rogolKelantan.jpg)
Man gets 48 years, 50 strokes for raping two underaged nieces
For raping his two underaged nieces, who were 15 and 16 years old in 2015, a man was sentenced to 48 years jail and 50 strokes of the rotan by the Kota Baru Sessions Court today.
Mon Feb 20 2017
![Public servant arrested for raping underaged daughter Public servant arrested for raping underaged daughter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61473172941_WomenSilhoutte.jpg)
Public servant arrested for raping underaged daughter
The 13-year-old victim claimed she had been raped as much as 11 times by her own father between January and November this year.
Fri Dec 16 2016
![Minors must get written consent from MB, CM to marry Minors must get written consent from MB, CM to marry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61439889947_MALAYWEDDING.jpg)
Minors must get written consent from MB, CM to marry
This new requirement has been included in the recently-passed amended Child Act 2001 to prevent marriage involving underaged girls.
Tue Apr 12 2016
![Teenager pleads guilty to raping underage girl Teenager pleads guilty to raping underage girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435017728_Gari.jpg)
Teenager pleads guilty to raping underage girl
A 16-year-old boy on Thursday pleaded guilty at the Juvenile Court in Klang on Wednesday to raping an underaged girl two years ago.
Thu Jan 07 2016
![Court upholds 16 years jail on labourer for rape Court upholds 16 years jail on labourer for rape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/71356160574_120x90.jpg)
Court upholds 16 years jail on labourer for rape
The Court of Appeal here Friday upheld the conviction and jail sentence of 16 years and 10 strokes of the rotan on a labourer for raping his underaged sister-in-law
Fri Feb 08 2013