The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Police in Setiu arrested a man on Saturday in connection with alleged sexual abuse of his 15-year-old biological daughter. Investigations are underway into the serious allegations.
A Muar court has handed down a 33-year prison sentence and 14 cane strokes to a 67-year-old grandfather who admitted to sexually abusing his two granddaughters over multiple incidents.
A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has reinstated Ohio's controversial Social Media Parental Notification Act, which requires tech companies to obtain parental permission before minors can access social media platforms. The decision represents a significant legal victory for child protection advocates.
Police in Japan's Mie Prefecture have arrested a 35-year-old man accused of placing his partner's five-year-old daughter inside a garbage can and closing the lid. The suspect has confessed to the incident.
The UAE has become the first Arab country to impose a social media ban for children under 15, following similar moves by Australia and Britain. Platforms have 12 months to comply or face blocking.
A US appeals court has upheld Ohio's law requiring parental consent before children under 16 can access social media platforms, rejecting constitutional challenges from the tech industry and signalling broader momentum for child protection measures globally.
Malaysia's Anti-Bullying Act 2026 introduces parental joint liability for children's bullying behaviour, marking a significant shift in how family responsibility is legally enforced. The framework extends accountability beyond individual perpetrators.
Swedish authorities have upheld the removal of a four-year-old girl from her Hong Kong parents' custody, rejecting their court challenge. The child, living with foster parents since May 2024, remains under state guardianship amid broader family complications.