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Govt studying ways to widen scope of protection against child sexual exploitation

PETALING JAYA: The government is exploring ways to further strengthen the existing legal framework to handle matters related to sexual exploitation of children online, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

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Protecting Malaysian kids online from sexual exploitation: Govt explores measures to safeguard against overseas predators

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — The government is studying suitable means to expand the scope of protection under Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (SOAC) 2017 (Act 792)...

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Seremban primary school teacher nabbed for sexually assaulting pupils

SEREMBAN: A counselling teacher at a primary school here has been detained for allegedly committing physical sexual assault against his pupils.

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Teen arrested after attempting to molest 11-year-old girl

MELAKA: A Form Five student who attacked and attempted to molest an 11-year-old girl after watching pornography has been arrested by Melaka police.

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Azalina says concerned as too few know it's an offence not to report sexual abuse against children

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — De facto law minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said is working to increase public awareness about Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Against Children...

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Failing to report child sexual abuse can lead to RM5,000 fine, says Azalina

PUTRAJAYA: Individuals who are aware of sexual abuse involving children but fail to lodge a police report can be fined up to RM5,000 under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 1972), if found guilty, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

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Azalina: More amendments planned for Sexual Offences Against Children Bill in next Parliament sitting

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — A mandatory obligation for internet service providers (ISPs) to block any child sexual abuse material is among the proposals for phase two of the...

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Parliament passes amendments to better protect children against sex crimes

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to two Bills aimed at better protection of children from sexual crimes, as well as child witnesses in such cases.

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'Back Bills to protect kids'

GOVERNMENT and Opposition lawmakers must support amendments to criminalise online sextortion and livestreaming sex involving children, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

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Govt to amend child safety-related Acts starting this Parliament session, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The government has agreed to amend the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, Child Witness Evidence Act 2007 and the Evidence Act 1950. This...

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