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Laws cannot curb social media addiction without parental example - Experts
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (488+ words) KUALA LUMPUR -A spike in concerning social incidents involving school students last year has heightened parental fears over child safety, pushing the government to launch a regulatory 'sandbox' trial programme effective Jan 1. The trial, a collaboration between the Malaysian Communications…...
Bali airport installs thermal scanners to detect super flu cases
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (312+ words) The thermal scanners used are the same equipment installed during the Covid-19 pandemic. BADUNG - Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport has installed thermal scanners to prevent passengers suspected of being infected with Super Flu, also known as influenza A H3N2 subclade…...
Big promises, tougher reality for youth in 2026
1+ week, 2+ day ago (445+ words) Even as Malaysia charts bold paths for 2026, its youth confront a future where opportunity remains uneven and the promise of progress often feels out of reach AS Malaysia gears up for 2026, the country is once again dressed in the language…...
At Min House Camp, eggshells become tools for therapy and sustainability | Sinar Daily
1+ week, 2+ day ago (544+ words) KOTA BHARU - What is typically discarded is now being given new value, as eggshells are turned into organic fertiliser through a recycling initiative that supports environmental sustainability while also serving as a platform for therapy, learning and community engagement. At…...
Malaysia’s young Stem talents win in Australia, headed to World Robotics Finals in China
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (275+ words) The duo will now represent Malaysia at the WRC Grand Finals in January 2026. SHAH ALAM - Malaysia's student robotics team has secured a spot in the World Robotic Competition (WRC) Grand Finals in Shenzhen, China, after a strong performance at the…...
Too young, too heavy: Malaysia’s rising childhood obesity crisis
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1743+ words) KUALA LUMPUR - Like any other teenager, Muhammad Mikhael Qaiser Mohd Yuzaini longs to participate in sports and physical activities. But the 14-year-old tires easily, neither can he stand for extended periods or handle physically demanding tasks. The main reason: his…...
Obesity’s toll on children’s mental, emotional health
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1692+ words) KUALA LUMPUR - "Do you want the 30 sen change or sweets?" a female vendor, who was selling homemade ice cream for 70 sen a stick, asked a schoolboy who handed her RM1. "Sweets," replied the boy before walking away with his ice cream…...
Cyberbullying on the rise among children, teens
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1007+ words) KUALA LUMPUR - About four years ago, Malaysian netizens made headlines around the world for their bold stance against Israel, most notably through the hashtag #IsraelKoyak. Nicknamed the "Bawang Army" or "Bawang Rangers" they not only circulated posters condemning the Zionist…...
Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (370+ words) SYDNEY - Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming site YouTube, a top minister said Wednesday stressing the need to shield them from "predatory algorithms". Communications Minister Anika Wells said four-in-ten Australian children had reported…...
Confused between IUI and IVF? You’re not alone.
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) Fertility expert Dr Natasha Ain Mohd Nor breaks down the difference between Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), two of the most common fertility treatments today. Whether you're just starting your fertility journey or exploring your options after…...