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Ministry marks Internet Safety Day 2026 with focus on children, youth and families
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (319+ words) Celebration reinforces efforts to protect children, adolescents, and families while promoting safe, ethical, and responsible use of digital platforms Updated 1 hour ago " Published on 08 Feb 2026 10:53AM MINISTER of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, inaugurated the 2026 celebration of Internet Safety Day (HKI 2026) today…...
Malaysia’s Education Blueprint 2026-2035 sets firm academic and holistic targets for students
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (355+ words) The Ministry of Education will require students at all levels to meet minimum academic and physical fitness standards under the new Education Blueprint Updated 2 hours ago " Published on 18 Jan 2026 10:01AM THE nation's upcoming Education Blueprint 2026-2035 will impose rigorous performance benchmarks for…...
King grants Royal Assent to landmark anti-bullying legislation
4+ week, 1+ day ago (283+ words) His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim gives royal assent to the Anti-Bullying Act 2026, paving the way for a comprehensive legal framework to tackle bullying across educational, community, and institutional settings Updated 3 days ago " Published on 10 Jan 2026 10:48AM HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of…...
New online safety act enforcement seen as key to protecting children and families
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (317+ words) Experts say ONSA strengthens digital safeguards, ensuring harmful content is filtered and promoting responsible use of online platforms, with parents and schools playing a critical role in digital literacy Updated 9 hours ago " Published on 04 Jan 2026 11:35AM THE enforcement of Malaysia's Online…...
Online Safety Committee launched to oversee digital protection under new law
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (254+ words) The government establishes a high-level Online Safety Committee to guide the nation's approach to online content regulation, risk mitigation, and cybercrime trends Updated 5 hours ago " Published on 03 Jan 2026 10:31AM THE'government has formally established the Online Safety Committee as the nation's highest…...
Therian social media trend may distort children’s sense of identity, psychologist warns
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (470+ words) A child psychologist has cautioned that the growing "therian" trend on social media could influence children and adolescents to adopt behaviours that conflict with normal human identity Updated 10 hours ago " Published on 03 Jan 2026 9:01AM THE spread of the so-called "therian" trend…...
Low reading habits linked to poorer academic results among Malaysian students, FINCO finds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (596+ words) A nationwide survey finds students who read less tend to perform worse academically, highlighting the need for sustained and targeted efforts to strengthen reading culture beyond the classroom Updated 10 hours ago " Published on 31 Dec 2025 8:52AM STUDENTS who read infrequently are more…...
Buy Now, Pay Later schemes pose emerging financial risks for young Malaysians
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (472+ words) While "Buy Now, Pay Later" schemes avoid compounding interest, the ease of access and rising uptake among younger consumers are creating a potential debt trap, prompting Updated 3 hours ago " Published on 28 Dec 2025 12:52PM THE growing popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later…...