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children’s rights

Extramarital affair DNA test: Federal Court’s landmark ruling safeguards children’s rights, say lawyers

Article 12 of Convention on the Rights of the Child ensures that children capable of forming their own views have right to express those views freely in matters affecting them, particularly whether to accept or reject DNA test

Current state of children’s rights in Malaysia unacceptable – child rights advocates

This evident through disturbing cases of abuse, exploit and neglect

Children’s Commission Bill set for Dewan tabling next week: Azalina

The Malaysian Children’s Commission Bill aimed at creating an independent commission responsible for advocating and enhancing the protection and rights of children is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next week.

A gift for our children in conjunction with Malaysia Day – Suhakam 

Since the establishment of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner in 2019, the highest number of complaints received by the office involve child protection issues whilst protection connotes protection from sexual offences, abuse, and negligence. 

Children’s Commission Bill crucial in safeguarding children’s rights – Suhakam

THE Human Rights Commission of Malaysia supports the government’s move in developing the Children’s Commission Bill, which is vital in upholding and protecting all aspects of children’s rights.

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Lower assessment rates for PJ properties, but up to 25% higher quantum due to property value

MBPJ set to review real estate taxes for 2025, 33 years after last revision

What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Malaysia Airlines steps up Europe flights to help stranded travellers

Extra services to London and Paris launched in response to global disruptions