Professional futsal player Steffi Sarge Kaur hopes to inspire more young girls to pick up futsal or football. She also says parents play a crucial role in encouraging their children to play sports.
Tag: children
It’s okay to be afraid, just do the right things
Don’t wait to get ready for when school reopens, says Global Oak Tree Scholars (GOTS) co-founder Veronica Shepherdson.
Empowering children for a better future
Petaling Jaya Residents Association (MyPJ) chairman Jeffrey Phang says newly launched e-learning programme at Desa Mentari will allow students to learn about e-commerce and hopefully lead them to a better future.
Covid-19 from a child’s perspective
The lives of our children have changed completely since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Aidan, 11, tells how it has been for him and how it has changed his outlook on life somewhat.
Protect minors during MCO period
Malaysian Bar concerned over sharing of video clip of children not adhering to Movement Control Order.
Time to end bullying in schools
Recent video of bullied Australian boy Quaden Bayles is a timely reminder that we must ensure children are well-behaved and accepting to everyone, regardless race, religion, colour or creed.
We are failing our sexually abused children
Senior consultant pediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS says present practice and system in Malaysia is depriving young sexual victims of justice.
Public abuse of children must not be tolerated
When a parent fails a child, the state must act to support children; there are laws to ensure this happens. Society at large also has a responsibility to voice its concerns and make a call for action.
Let’s talk about the birds and bees
Following a recent conversation with her son, our Kuching-based columnist says it is high time to introduce sex education in schools as children must also be taught about self-worth and mutual respect.
How many children need to die before we act?
The recent death of yet another young child from diphtheria, an easily preventable disease by immunisation, is a national tragedy, writes senior consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS.
The importance of nurturing creativity
Children deserve to spend time outdoors or participate in creative play with the most basic things like rocks or even cardboard boxes.