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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.
A man in Kuala Lumpur has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly raping his teenage daughter over a five-year period. The abuse was discovered after the girl became pregnant, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.
European leaders are rallying behind proposals to restrict children's access to social media, with the European Commission preparing formal recommendations. Ireland's EU presidency will prioritize child online protection.
Malaysia is moving to extend prosecution powers for child sexual abuse beyond its borders. The Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill 2026 would allow authorities to pursue offenders who are Malaysian citizens or residents, or who target Malaysian children overseas.
A Seremban High Court has determined that custody disputes between Muslim parents fall exclusively under shariah jurisdiction and cannot be pursued through civil courts under the Child Act 2001.
A 67-year-old pensioner in Muar has been sentenced to 33 years in prison and 14 strokes of the cane after admitting to five counts of rape and sexual assault involving his two granddaughters.
A federal appeals court has upheld Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act, requiring companies to obtain parental permission before children can access social media platforms, dealing a setback to major tech firms challenging the law.
A 20-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to at least one year of reformative training after admitting to raping two teenage girls he met on Omegle and possessing intimate photographs of his young cousin.
A US federal appeals court has upheld Ohio's law requiring social media platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their services, rejecting arguments that it violates free speech rights.
Malaysia's Anti-Bullying Act 2026 marks a significant shift in accountability by holding parents jointly liable for their children's bullying conduct, including financial penalties. A specialized tribunal has been established to handle cases nationwide.