KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — A balanced diet is essential for children to ensure they receive all the necessary nutrients for physical and mental development.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 26 — A man suspected of sexually assaulting a girl at a mosque in Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor, on February 21 will be charged at the Ampang Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof joined more than 4,000 participants in the inaugural KL Autism Awareness Fun Run to raise public awareness of autism.

By Naeem Raffi SHAH ALAM, Feb 23 — All parties are urged to ensure a safe environment, especially for women and children, following an incident of molestation in a mosque in Batang Kali on Friday (February 21). Concerned about the fate of the child involved, state executive councillor for...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 — A total of 185 children rescued from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) in Selangor have been released to their families under a conditional bond set by the court, said state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari. She said the...

JAKARTA, Feb 8 — Indonesia is drafting new regulations to safeguard children from online risks, including age restrictions on digital platforms, the Ministry of Communications and Digital announced.

HONG KONG, Jan 25—China is aiming to beef up physical education in schools, making it a core subject rather than a secondary subject, authorities said as they push for a more “holistic education” amid growing concerns about the rise in childhood obesity.

By Norrasyidah Arshad and Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Jan 24 – The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) will use profiling to monitor children rescued from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) premises, who have been returned to their families. Its director Dato’ Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the...

SINGAPORE, Jan 15 — Singapore has issued a code of practice that requires App Distribution Services (ADS) to implement system-level measures, including age assurance measures, to protect users, especially children, from harmful content.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 9 — The aqidah of 124 children rescued from GISB Holdings (GISBH) welfare homes in September is being restored, with the kids returning to true religious teachings. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah said there are no longer...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Jan 6 — The Selangor State Education Department (JPNS) is managing the teaching and learning of 124 children rescued from GISB Holdings (GISBH) who are still at a safehouse set up by authorities. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The Communications Ministry is currently reviewing the social media ban for children under 16 in Australia and legislation requiring parental consent for children under 15 in France, for consideration of similar laws in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is focusing on conducting comprehensive engagement sessions with stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to raise public awareness regarding mental health among children and adolescents.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The police are appealing for the public's help to locate a visually impaired girl who has not returned home since yesterday morning.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 6 — Selangor has approved an allocation for repairs at SJKT Ladang Batu Ampat in Klang, whose ceiling and roof caved in today.

TUMPAT, Dec 5 — A total of 130 children rescued from charity homes linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) have yet to be claimed by their parents, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Parents or guardians of children rescued from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) should not be afraid to meet Social Welfare Department (JKM) representatives to verify their biological relationship with the kids.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thy has called for a comprehensive review of Malaysia’s approach to combating drugs to identify shortcomings and determine the necessary steps to effectively address the issue.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 19 — The rehabilitation process for children rescued from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) care centres is expected to be a long one, with a minimum duration of one year. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said recovery efforts are not limited to...

BEIJING, Nov 19 — A driver in an SUV ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in southern China today, leaving several people hurt, state media said, as worries spread over a spate of violent attacks in the country over the past week.