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Ban on Under-16s Using Phones and Social Media Proposed in Malaysia

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A parent has launched an initiative to underscore the risks of smartphones for youth as students prepare to sit for their examinations. Miranda Wilson, hailing from Bath, established Teched Off to highlight the risks associated with social media and smartphones for youngsters. As students across the nation are sitting for their GCSEs and A-level exams, […]

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Navigating Autism With Faith: Islamic Teachings and the Spirit of the Quran

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Autism is a neurological disorder that usually starts in childhood, marked by unusual behavior as well as difficulties in communication and social engagement. Referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this condition influences the way people interact with others, communicate, and assimilate data. In Islam, every individual, irrespective of their physical or mental condition, such

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Unlock 30 Hours of Free Childcare: Eligibility & Application Guide in Malaysia

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Working parents can now apply for up to 30 hours free childcare . Starting from September 2025, the availability of subsidized childcare will be increased. This implies that households with children below five years old will have the opportunity to increase their present 15-hour entitlement twofold. free childcare provision one week to 30 hours. This

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7 Expert-Backed Tricks to Get Your Kids Eating More Veggies

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Convincing a child to eat their veggies Can serve as a frequent cause of irritation for numerous households. Turning down specific tastes, consistencies, or perhaps the hue of various veggies isn’t unusual during childhood; however, there are ways to address this. straightforward, impactful approaches supported by pediatric and nutrition experts This could aid in turning

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One in Four Students Suffer from Poor Mental Health, Fueling a School Absence Crisis

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One out of every four students currently suffers from poor mental health, exacerbating the issue. school absence crisis , according to new government data reveals. The extensive research involving over 7,000 kids was shared exclusively with The i Paper is the first to establish the connection between inadequate mental health and attendance. The study revealed

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Education Sec.: Free Childcare for 30 Hours Enables Women to Have More Babies

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The Education Secretary stated that women now have the option to have additional children due to the increased availability of free child care services. Bridget Phillipson praised the 30 hours per week of Government-funded childcare for under-fives, saying it will give mothers the freedom to juggle work with family and consider how many children they

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Creepy Four Words: Stranger Lures Nine-Year-Old Boy During School Pickup

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A stranger encounters a child at the school entrance. Offers to provide them with a candy stick EXPLORE FURTHER: Safety at play areas reaches unprecedented levels A Brisbane The father has expressed worry over the absence of CCTV cameras at his son’s school following an incident where a stranger came up to him near the

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Britain’s Kids Need Army-Style Training in School Cadet Camps: A Malaysian Perspective

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A think tank has encouraged more students to adopt military-like discipline via school-led cadet programs. The New Britain Project (TNBP) aims to increase the number of schools providing the program from 268 to 500 by the year 2029. Studies indicate that Combined Cadet Force (CCF) units in educational institutions can bolster ‘disciplinary’ standards and behavioral

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Fans of ‘Race Across The World’ Demand Answers After Show’s Stars Were ‘Separated as Children’

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Race Across The World Fans are calling for explanations after discovering that two of its lead actors were separated during their childhoods. During last night’s show, Brian and Melvyn shared deep concerns regarding their complex childhoods and the separation that continues to shadow their bond. The brothers and sisters are part of the four leftover

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Autism: The Invisible Difference You Can’t Easily See in Malaysia

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In this enlightening episode, consulting pediatrician Dr. Zahilah Filzah Zulkifli discusses how genuine comprehension of autism should stem from hearing directly from those who are autistic—not merely from external observations. She dismantles frequent misunderstandings like what constitutes proper eye contact and sheds light on how people with autism perceive their surroundings uniquely—often aspects we tend

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Dr. Zahilah’s Urgent Message: ‘We Need to Understand You’ — An Appeal for Autism Awareness in Malaysia

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These words—addressed to an autistic child—triggered a pivotal moment in the career of Dr. Zahilah Filzah Zulkifli, a consulting pediatrician. She recounts a profoundly intimate experience from her time at the hospital that questioned all her previous understanding of autism. This led her down a path away from conventional medical approaches towards exploring neurodiversity, advocating

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Babies Who Walk Late May Be Less Likely to Develop ADHD

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The timing when infants start walking for the first time is largely determined by genetic factors—and this might also impact their academic performance and chances of developing certain conditions. ADHD , researchers have discovered. Infants who begin walking at a later age have a lower likelihood of being diagnosed with ADHD, according to researchers from

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Discover Autism in Minutes: Simple Test for You and Your Child

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EXPLORE FURTHER: ‘Gold-standard’ autism assessment can identify indicators within minutes A study indicates that how both you and possibly your child handle objects might be an indicator of whether either of you has autism. Researchers developed the test by observing slight variations in how individuals with autism carried out a physical activity compared to those

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‘Manpower Shortages Stifle Autism Care in Malaysia’

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Nasom states that the increasing number of cases in Malaysia exceeds the available supply of trained educators. The scarcity of skilled teachers for children with autism has resulted in extensive waitlists for programs provided by the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM). The deputy chairman of society, Dr Nursuriati Jamil, mentioned that the rising count

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Time for Sex Ed Overhaul? Families Call for Boundaries, Not Just Biology

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SHAH ALAM – Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh’s proposal to revamp the country’s sexual education curriculum has sparked widespread discussion among the public. Many parents and adolescents have shared their aspirations, worries, and perspectives on what changes should be made to align this educational content with contemporary digital influences while still respecting local cultural

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Youth Camp Transforms Learning: Classroom Moves to Sabah’s Rainforest

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KOTA KINABALU: Forty young people from Sabah had their climate change education significantly enhanced this week through an immersive experience. They left their classrooms behind to spend three days at an educational camping event in the rainforests near Sandakan. The Youth Camp on Climate Change 2025 was inaugurated on Friday (May 2) at the Rainforest

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Exposed: UK Families Slapped With Over £40 Million in Fines for Term-Time Holidays Since 2022 — Meet the Top 10 Councils Dishing Out the Penalties

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Discover which local authority has penalized parents over 35,600 instances since 2022. EXPLORE FURTHER: Top global destinations known for their warmth towards foreigners disclosed Recent studies show that UK parents have been fined £41 million in penalties for removing children from school during term time since 2022 . According to the study conducted by Confused.com .

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