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Malaysia’s Suhakam Warns: Bullying Is a Child Safety Crisis, Not Just a School Discipline Problem
Malaysia’s Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has warned that bullying in schools must be treated as a child safety and wellbeing issue, rather than simply…
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Parents Allowed to Keep Children Home Amid Malaysia Haze Health Concerns
Parents in Malaysia can choose to keep their children at home if they are concerned about the health effects of the ongoing haze, Education…
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11-Year-Old Girl Dies After School Run Despite Heart Condition as Teacher Is Transferred Pending Probe
An 11-year-old girl with a heart condition has died after allegedly being made to take part in a school run, prompting authorities in Malaysia…
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14-Year-Old Malaysian Boy on Trial Over School Killing
A 14-year-old Malaysian boy has gone on trial over the alleged killing of his 16-year-old schoolmate, Yap Shing Xuen, in a case that has…
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“Like a Snake Devouring Its Young”: Father Who Impregnated His Own Daughter Gets 39 Years, 10 Strokes in Chilling Court Verdict
In a case that a judge likened to “a snake devouring its young,” a 46-year-old Malaysian father was handed a cumulative 39-year prison sentence…
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Police Warn Child Sexual Abuse Material Users May Escalate to Violent Crimes
Authorities have issued a strong warning that individuals who access or possess child sexual abuse material online may progress to more serious offences, including…
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Malaysia Records 100 Child Sexual Abuse Material Cases in 2026 as Authorities Warn of Growing Online Threat
Malaysia has recorded 100 child sexual abuse material cases within the first months of 2026, raising fresh concerns over the growing exploitation of children…
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Female teacher charged with sexual assault of 14-year-old student
SEREMBAN: A teacher appeared before the Sessions Court today, facing five charges of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old male student dating back to last…
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Education Ministry Cracks Down on Extremist Ideologies in Schools to Protect Students
The ministry’s monitoring efforts underscore the importance of safeguarding young people from radical influences within educational institutions. Read more about this here
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Malaysia Sees Average of Five Sexual Assault Cases a Day Over a Decade, Few Lead to Charges
Malaysia has recorded an average of five sexual assault cases per day over the past decade, yet only a fraction of reports, 7,090 out…