Parental guidance crucial in navigating social media for children
KUCHING: Dr Bernard Ting Chuong Hock, a lecturer at the Department of Psychological Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, has stressed the importance of parental guidance in children’s social media usage rather than imposing strict restrictions. “We have to accept that we are living in a digital world where gadgets are ubiquitous and social media is so […]
Parents must ensure children under 13 don’t own social media accounts: Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) reminded parents to ensure that their children under 13 do not own any social media accounts. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this was because the commission found that it was not appropriate for children under 13 to use any social media. The Unity Government spokesman said […]
Gaza sports academy says three children killed in Israeli bombing
GAZA CITY: Three Palestinian children who were players at Al-Wahda Academy in Gaza were killed in Israeli raids on the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, the sports institution announced Sunday. “We are torn over the martyrdom of players Sami Bilal Abu Issa and Muhammad Bilal Abu Issa from Al Wahda Academy,” […]
Be vigilant to prevent heat stroke during Aidilfitri
KOTA BHARU: Children, individuals with illnesses, and the elderly, who are particularly susceptible to heatstroke, are advised to remain vigilant for early symptoms to prevent any casualties. Given that there has been a heatstroke related death in the state, precautions are being taken throughout the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, considering the prevailing hot weather conditions, […]
Meta, TikTok pledge online safety measures for children using social media
KUALA LUMPUR: Social media platform provider Meta and TikTok have pledged their commitment to ensure online safety measures for children below the age of 13. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in the agreement achieved during a discussion yesterday, other elements touched on involved the monitoring of contents related to crime, like online gambling, scam, fake […]
23 died from malnutrition in Gaza since Oct 7
GAZA CITY: The Health Ministry in Gaza said late Friday that three more children have died in Gaza City from malnutrition and dehydration. Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said the children died in the Al-Shifa Hospital and the deaths bring the number of children who have died from malnutrition in Gaza to 23 since Oct 7, […]
281 children honoured at KEMAS event
SIBU: The Appreciation Ceremony for KEMAS Preschools P.212 Sibu, held today (Jan 20) at the Islamic Complex, celebrated the achievements of 281 preschool children from the Department of Community Development (KEMAS) for the academic year 2023-2024. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, emphasised the importance of the […]
108 children observe duties of firefighters
SARATOK: The Fire and Rescue Station here welcomed a visit from 108 children as part of an educational excursion from the Community Development Department (KEMAS) kindergartens. The group comprised children from KEMAS kindergartens in Kampung Tanjung, Taman Seroja Indah A and B, and Rumah Panjang Nuing Batu 4 Sebatan. Accompanying them were community educators, assistants, […]
SCF apt platform to harness children’s potential
KUCHING: Sarawak Children’s Festival (SCF) 2023 has been touted as an excellent platform to unearth the potential in children. Women and Early Childhood Development Deputy Minister Datuk Rosey Yunus said a total of 11 activity spaces have been provided to showcase the talents of children at their developmental stage. These spaces are Storyspace, Gastrospace, Makerspace, […]
Thailand encourages families to have more children
BANGKOK: Each Thai family should aim to have at least two children to help halt the country’s falling birthrate, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) quoted Thai Department of Health Director General, Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai as saying to the Bangkok Post “There had been at least one million births in Thailand each year from 1963 to 1983, but […]
