Round-the-clock breaking news from Malaysia.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations that he violated the country's Child Welfare Act after police decided not to refer the case for prosecution following a family complaint.
Vietnam has unveiled an ambitious child protection programme running through 2030, targeting reductions in violence and child labour while strengthening legal frameworks and inter-agency coordination across government sectors.
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Malaysian child rights organisations have issued a joint statement urging all political parties to stop using children in campaign activities, citing ethical violations and long-term privacy risks to minors.
A 40-year-old Singaporean has been fined S$5,000 and banned from driving for six months after allowing his two young sons to sit dangerously on the boot of his moving Porsche on Dairy Farm Lane.
Selangor is ramping up child protection initiatives to safeguard 1.8 million children, deploying cross-agency collaboration following 2,306 recorded cases in the first half of 2024.
German authorities have raised alarms over artificial intelligence's role in facilitating child sexual abuse, citing sharp increases in cyber-grooming, livestreamed exploitation, and AI-generated material used to victimise minors.
A suspended police corporal has claimed trial at Ampang Sessions Court to two charges of sexually assaulting his 11-year-old daughter. The incidents allegedly occurred in May while he was on bail.
A 70-year-old Singapore man has admitted to sexually assaulting 11 young girls over three decades, including family members. He pleaded guilty to ten charges and faces a potential 32 to 36-year jail sentence.
A 45-year-old physical education teacher in Singapore has admitted to sexually abusing a student aged 14-15, using online manipulation and romantic grooming tactics across hotel and school settings.
Malaysia's upper house has passed legislation expanding the country's legal reach over child sexual offences committed abroad, targeting a 117% surge in cases involving foreign suspects over five years.
A 41-year-old former design and technology teacher in Singapore has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment after being found guilty of performing indecent acts on an underage female student and sexual grooming over a 16-month period.
Malaysia's High Court has dismissed an appeal against a 10-year jail sentence handed to former company executive Ooi Vin Shen for the rape and blackmail of a 14-year-old girl, affirming the lower court's conviction.
France has become the first European Union country to ban social media for children under 15 following parliamentary approval. The law takes effect from the September school year for new accounts and January for existing ones.
From Australia to the UAE, governments worldwide are moving to restrict or ban social media access for children, with five nations already enforcing bans and many others legislating similar measures.
Malaysia is navigating the complex terrain between protecting children online and preserving freedom of expression through its Online Safety Act 2025, with experts emphasizing that enforcement matters more than legislation alone.
A 26-year-old Singapore Armed Forces captain faces charges for allegedly possessing at least eight sexually explicit child abuse materials and 20 obscene films discovered at a Geylang East residence.
A 29-year-old Indonesian woman has been charged in Singapore with five counts of child ill-treatment, three counts of voyeurism, and transmitting obscene videos to her husband. The alleged offences involved three children aged one, four, and six.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is reviewing the Child Act 2001 following 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, with a focus on legal reforms and child protection mechanisms.
An Indonesian court has convicted all 19 members of a baby-smuggling syndicate, including ringleader Lie Siu Luan, who received a seven-year sentence. At least 12 infants were trafficked to Singapore between 2023 and 2025.
Malaysia's communications regulator is pushing for stronger alignment between physical and digital laws to combat online threats targeting children. The country's new Online Safety Act 2025 requires platform identity verification.
Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a childcare facility in Kuah, Langkawi, after receiving reports of serious mistreatment of young children, including alleged food deprivation and unlawful confinement.
A 66-year-old man in Singapore has been sentenced to 12 years and 11 months imprisonment for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy over a three-year period, with the court imposing additional jail time in place of caning.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called for a coordinated, strategic approach involving parents, educators, and government agencies to establish a comprehensive safe school ecosystem across Malaysia's educational institutions.
Thai police have arrested a 28-year-old boxing camp manager in Rayong province for trafficking underage boys for sexual exploitation. Twelve children were rescued during the raid, and authorities are searching for a Norwegian national believed to have sponsored the operation.
The United Nations Children's Fund has endorsed Malaysia's newly passed Social Work Profession Bill 2026, calling it a watershed moment for strengthening child protection and establishing professional standards across the social service sector.
Authorities in Kangar have apprehended a social media influencer facing serious criminal charges related to the sexual assault and photographing of a 14-year-old girl at a residential property.
Police in Melaka have arrested a 36-year-old trader on suspicion of sexually abusing ten young boys over a five-month period. The suspect allegedly employed enticement tactics to lure his victims.
Philippine immigration authorities arrested 72-year-old Canadian national Orville Frank Mader in Laguna following alerts from Canadian law enforcement. He faces deportation over immigration violations and has a documented history of child sexual offences.
A South Korean teenager has filed an official government petition calling for mandatory privacy screens on airline seat monitors to prevent children from viewing adult-rated content during flights, citing exposure to violent and inappropriate scenes.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a formal warning against publishing children's identities on digital platforms, emphasizing legal consequences and child protection under the Child Act 2001.
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A former kindergarten teacher has been charged with laundering RM133,550 connected to an alleged scheme relocating children to New Zealand. The accused pleaded not guilty to three counts in Shah Alam Sessions Court.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a Senate inquiry delay of proposed amendments that would expand the eSafety Commissioner's enforcement powers for the child social media ban implemented in December.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has offered condolences to the family of a six-year-old autistic child found dead in an oil palm plantation near Sungai Sumun, Perak, following a search and rescue operation.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved amendments to extend Malaysia's jurisdiction over sexual offences against children committed outside the country, preventing offenders with local ties from escaping prosecution.
Malaysia is amending its Sexual Offences Against Children Act to prosecute offenders operating across borders, addressing a sharp rise in child sexual abuse material cases that surged 225% in 2024.
Malaysian parliamentarians from both government and opposition have called for comprehensive measures to strengthen enforcement against child sexual crimes, including international cooperation mechanisms, specialized prosecution units, and enhanced victim rehabilitation support.
Australia is introducing fresh legislation to fortify its under-16 social media ban by arming its internet regulator with enhanced legal authority to take major technology platforms to court for breaches.
Police in Temerloh have detained a male teacher as investigations continue into allegations of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old student. The case raises fresh concerns about safeguarding in schools.
Malaysia's Education Ministry will partner with the Human Rights Commission to introduce nationwide advocacy programmes on child protection legislation, anti-bullying measures, and sexual offences laws in schools.