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A 14-year-old secondary school student in Shah Alam has been arrested after allegedly using a kerambit to injure a male classmate. The incident on August 5 marks another concerning case of weapon violence in Malaysian schools.
Six female students aged between 12 and 16 have been formally charged with rioting following a violent incident at a Sabah school that circulated widely online. All defendants entered not guilty pleas and are claiming trial.
Police have apprehended four teenage boys aged 14 in connection with a violent assault in Cheras that gained widespread attention on social media. The victim sustained serious injuries from the incident.
Authorities in Gerik have apprehended two teenage boys, aged 13 and 14, suspected of orchestrating a vandalism campaign that damaged eight vehicles, with losses totalling RM10,000.
Vietnam's National Assembly has approved measures to accelerate court decisions on mandatory drug rehabilitation for minors aged 12 to 18, reducing processing times and introducing digital document handling.
Malaysia's government is reviewing Section 97 of the Child Act 2001 to establish fixed detention periods for child offenders, addressing concerns about individuals held indefinitely since childhood.