Turn Malaysia’s child sexual offenders registry into a shield: experts
The registry is kept under the care of the Welfare Department Director-General, and only authorised individuals can request screenings for specific people.
Chaos erupted in Malaysian Parliament as two MPs traded insults, one ejected
The commotion began when Mohd Misbahul Munir Masduki (PN-Parit Buntar) recited a pantun (Malay verse) while debating Budget 2026, warning against alcohol consumption.
Police presence in Malaysia’s schools can be positive: criminologists
Police patrols can deter misconduct and boost confidence among students and teachers, but enforcement alone is insufficient without counselling, mental health support and positive…
Elderly in Malaysia’s Sabah lack access to basic geriatric care, say experts
Sabah Physiotherapy Association president Herman Nantharao Sannasy said the disparity was most evident in rural areas, where awareness and access to rehabilitation remain limited.
‘Schools must act on warning signs’: Malaysian mental health experts
Positive environments at home and in school could help children develop resilience and reduce the risk of mental health issues or risky behaviours, an expert said.
Many Malaysians calling for law ensuring young ones take care of their elders
Malaysia only has eight government-run elder care centres under the Social Welfare Department, while most private or charity homes operate without proper licensing due to red…
Malaysia wrestles over online identity checks as suspect in school killing charged with murder
Malaysia plans mandatory identity verification for social media usage via the "electronic Know Your Consumer" (eKYC) system, with critics arguing that eKYC is "heavy-handed" and…
Ensure effective implementation of school safety measures: Malaysian education groups
They have raised some concerns about several aspects of the government's 11 additional measures to strengthen safety and discipline in schools, including the decision to install…
Malaysia’s border states top domestic tourism growth
Perlis recorded 3.2 million arrivals in 2024, up 65% from the year before, while Kelantan saw a 39% jump to 10.5 million visitors.
Online rage feeding violence among young people: Malaysian expert
Crime prevention specialist Dr Shamir Rajadurai said young people tend to imitate what gets rewarded online such as aggression, humiliation and anything that goes viral.