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The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
Initiative advocating children's rights to live in caring environment expanded to 300 schools
KUCHING: The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry is expanding its Child Protection Advocacy programme to 300 schools across Malaysia, said Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the programme is a platform for children in Malaysia to voice their rights to live in a nurturing environment, whether at home, in school, or wherever they are. 'We want our children to thrive in a safe, loving, and respectful environment. 'They have the right to be protected from all forms of physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect and exploitation, as outlined in the Child Act 2001,' she said during her speech at the Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-kanak for the Samarahan division at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, here today. Nancy noted that in today's digital world, children face risks that have evolved beyond physical abuse, including cyberbullying, online exploitation, and emotional neglect. 'If you see anything suspicious, I urge you to report it immediately via Talian Kasih 15999 or WhatsApp at 019-2615999. 'Remember, ladies and gentlemen, you are the eyes and ears of the community. The earlier we act, the sooner we can save these children's lives and future,' she added. Nancy noted that according to the statistics of the Sarawak Social Welfare Department, 572 cases of abuse and neglect involving children have been logged since January this year, with 45 of them reported in Samarahan.
The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
Initiative advocating children's rights to live in caring environment
KUCHING: The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry is expanding its Child Protection Advocacy programme to 300 schools across Malaysia, said Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the programme is a platform for children in Malaysia to voice their rights to live in a nurturing environment, whether at home, in school, or wherever they are. 'We want our children to thrive in a safe, loving, and respectful environment. 'They have the right to be protected from all forms of physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect and exploitation, as outlined in the Child Act 2001,' she said during her speech at the Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-kanak for the Samarahan division at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, here today. Nancy noted that in today's digital world, children face risks that have evolved beyond physical abuse, including cyberbullying, online exploitation, and emotional neglect. 'If you see anything suspicious, I urge you to report it immediately via Talian Kasih 15999 or WhatsApp at 019-2615999. 'Remember, ladies and gentlemen, you are the eyes and ears of the community. The earlier we act, the sooner we can save these children's lives and future,' she added. Nancy noted that according to the statistics of the Sarawak Social Welfare Department, 572 cases of abuse and neglect involving children have been logged since January this year, with 45 of them reported in Samarahan.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: From Tendulkar-Sehwag to Gill-Jaiswal! Day 1 of Leeds Test rewrites history books
Tendulkar-Sehwag and Gill-Jaiswal (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: India's new era in Test cricket began with style, composure, and history on Friday as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal both scored hundreds on the first day of the opening Test against England at Headingley. India ended a dominant day at 359 for 3, the third-highest first-day score by an Indian team at the start of an overseas tour. 300+ runs on the first day of a tour for India 399/3 vs SL, Galle, 2017 372/7 vs SA, Bloemfontein, 2001 359/3 vs Eng, Headingley, 2025 356/2 vs Pak, Multan, 2004 302/4 vs WI, North Sound, 2016 Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! It was only the third instance in Indian Test history where two batters scored centuries on Day 1 of an overseas tour. The other two? Tendulkar and Sehwag in Bloemfontein (2001) and Dhawan and Pujara in Galle (2017). Two Indian batters scoring 100s on the first day of a tour Sachin Tendulkar & Virender Sehwag vs SA, Bloemfontein, 2001 Shikhar Dhawan & Cheteshwar Pujara vs SL, Galle, 2017 Yashasvi Jaiswal & Shubman Gill vs Eng, Headingley, 2025 Like those iconic starts, this one may come to define a new generation of Indian cricket. Gill, leading India for the first time in Tests, delivered a captain's knock, a fluent, unbeaten 127. It was his first century outside Asia, achieved under the added pressure of stepping into a side without modern legends like Kohli, Rohit, or Ashwin for the first time in 14 years. Poll Do you think India can secure a series victory against England after this strong start? Yes, definitely! Maybe, it's still early. No, they will struggle. Jaiswal, meanwhile, struck a confident 101, becoming the first Asian opener to score a Test hundred at Headingley. His innings, marked by crisp off-side play and a flurry of boundaries, ended right after tea when Ben Stokes finally breached his defenses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 75% off installation for LeafFilter LeafFilter Gutter Protection Learn More Undo Still, the pair's 176-run stand for the third wicket had already set the tone. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, watches in awe as Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates century England, who had hoped to exploit early conditions after India wanted to bowl first, found little movement and even less discipline. Their pacers leaked runs all day, with captain Stokes (2/43) offering the only control. Rishabh Pant joined Gill late and ended the day with a typically attacking 65*, adding to India's imposing platform. As far as Day 1 statements go, India couldn't have asked for a better one to open the five-Test series.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
A two card trick: How Pakistan's crypto gambit and Nobel ploy turned Trump
The TOI correspondent from Washington: The ploy was plain and didn't cost Pakistan a cent. By the simple expedient of massaging Donald Trump's ego and playing on the US President's long-stated desire for a Nobel Peace Prize as a "peace-maker," Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir has manoevered his country back into the US calculus. In the process, he has trumped both his domestic rivals and Pakistan's civilian leadership -- by gaining recognition as the country's de facto ruler -- and New Delhi, which holds him responsible for triggering war with India by initiating the Pahalgam terrorist attack following an incendiary speech. 'I was honored to meet him today,' Trump gushed after a private lunch he hosted for Munir in the White House. 'The reason I had him here was I wanted to thank him for not going into the war (with India) and ending it.' Of course, Trump also praised Prime Minister Modi for the de-escalation, saying, 'Two very smart people decided not to keep going with the war. Those are two big nuclear powers.' But considering New Delhi had just repudiated a mediatory US role, Munir took the plaudits. Shortly before the lunch, the White House itself candidly revealed the basis for the invitation: Munir's advocacy for Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize -- ostensibly for his efforts in de-escalating the India-Pakistan military standoff. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 75% off installation for LeafFilter LeafFilter Gutter Protection Learn More Undo This played into the US President's long-standing grouse that he has been denied a Nobel despite his record as a peace-maker. "They gave one to Obama immediately upon his ascent to the presidency, and he had no idea why he got it. You know what? I got us out of wars. I made deals that nobody thought were possible," Trump complained in one of his numerous public gripes on the Nobel issue. Even before playing the Nobel card, Munir had laid the foundation for his Trump outreach with a crypto gambit that fit well with the prevailing culture of grift and greed in Washington DC. In April, a privately-owned US cryptocurrency firm, World Liberty Financial (WLF), signed a Letter of Intent with Pakistan's nascent Crypto Council (PCC). The agreement grants WLF the authority "to integrate blockchain technology across Pakistan's financial institutions, paving the way for asset tokenization, stablecoin development, and the establishment of regulatory sandboxes for decentralized finance (DeFi) pilot projects," all aimed at transforming Islamabad into the "crypto capital of South Asia" and a "global leader in the digital finance revolution. " WLF is notably connected to the Trump family, with President Trump's sons Eric and Donald Junior, as well as his son-in-law Jared Kushner, collectively holding a 60 percent stake in the company. WLF delegation that traveled to Islamabad was led by Zachary Witkoff, the son of Steve Witkoff, a long-time business associate of Donald Trump and currently the US Special Envoy to the Middle East. Munir personally welcomed the delegation and also participated in a closed-door meeting alongside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, paving way for a White House invitation that was kept under wraps for several weeks to forestall protests by Pakistani expats allied with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, incarcerated by the Pakistani military.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Marcos open to talks on PH rejoining ICC — Palace
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. is open to having discussions as regards to the Philippines rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said on Thursday. ''Sa aking palagay opo at kaya lang hindi po ngayon napag-uusapan ang bagay na 'yan pero sa mga ganitong suggestion, open naman po ang Pangulo para po ito ay mapag-usapan,'' Castro said in a briefing when asked if having discussions as regards rejoining the ICC is under consideration. (In my opinion, yes and it's just not being discussed right now. But with these kind of suggestions, the President is open to have talks regarding this.) The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression has urged the Philippine government to ratify international human rights treaties and restore its past ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Special Rapporteur Irene Khan also called on the country to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. "In the light of the history of enforced disappearances, unlawful killings and persistent impunity in the Philippines, the Special Rapporteur encourages the Government to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and to open discussions for re-accession to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court," Khan's report said. The Philippines withdrew from the ICC's founding treaty, the Rome Statute, in 2019 after the tribunal launched a probe into the Duterte administration's deadly drug war. When asked about the possibility of the Philippines rejoining the ICC, Marcos, in March, simply smiled and said the matter had not been discussed. This was after the arrest of his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte and the latter's detention in The Netherlands. —RF, GMA Integrated News
