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children's safety

Fadhlina vows accountability after string of school crimes, pledges immediate safety reforms

Education minister expresses sorrow over recent tragedies and promises stronger protection for students and teachers nationwide

Nancy calls for bigger Budget 2026 allocation for children’s welfare

Women, Family and Community Development Minister urges MPs to prioritise special needs and vulnerable groups as Malaysia prepares for UN child rights review

Manhunt in Shah Alam: Pakistani suspect lured boys with pleas for help before assaults, say cops

Police believe the same man is behind four reported cases involving boys and teens, with incidents dating back to April in Section 27 and 28

Unmasking paedophiles: when silence, secrecy becomes the greatest crime – Haezreena Begum

While cases are shocking, they are sadly not isolated as the child’s fear, family’s silence, and perpetrator’s manipulation contribute to unjust and unsafe environments

No minors allowed: Australia enacts pivotal social media ban for kids under 16

Law passed after a week of heated parliamentary debate and mandates platforms to implement extensive measures to block underage users or face up to AU$50 mil fine

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period