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Children are the foundation of any family, society, or nation, embodying the promise of continuity and progress. As such, it is incumbent upon both the government and society to provide them with comprehensive care, protection, education, and guidance to facilitate their development into responsible and productive members of society. Recognising the vulnerability of children, various legal frameworks have been instituted to shield them from violence and abuse. This research critically examines the effectiveness of the legislative measures enacted by the Malaysian government to safeguard children's rights, delving into the legal entitlements accorded to them within the domestic and societal spheres. Furthermore, this paper explores two controversial cases related to child abuse in order to examine the efficacy of the law. Having said that, secondary resources such as legal periodicals and legal treaties are also being taken into consideration, integrating acquired facts to prove the validity of this research paper. In a nutshell, this study underscores the imperative for rigorous enforcement mechanisms to fortify legal protections and ensure that Malaysian children are safeguarded from all manifestations of violence.

"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle." Besides armed conflicts, Sun Tzu's quote aptly applies to identifying infringers and potential defendants which is crucial in intellectual property legal cases and enforcement actions. This article analyses the challenges of enforcing intellectual property rights and identifying anonymous infringing merchants on e-commerce platforms, the relevant Malaysian and Singaporean legal regimes as well as potential pre-emptive solutions.

Globally, there is an unfettered right of access to court proceedings by the public, which is consilient with the principle of open justice as it is regarded as an essential tenet of any justice system to guarantee public confidence, independence, and accountability in the administration of justice. In Malaysia, Section 15 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 states that all civil and criminal matters shall be deemed to be open and accessible to the public. Journalists are often keen to report on cases that are newsworthy and those that garners public interest wherein they act as an intermediary between the public and the courts.

To generations who have passed their lives in the law his is truly clarum et venerabile nomen. Lord Denning was a colossus who strode the judicial landscape in the second half of the last century shedding lambent light on ticklish legal corners and illuminating the legal and judicial landscape with his effulgence. He was unique. His tenure as a judge expanded the universe of judicial discourse. This year 2024 marks his 125th birth anniversary (January 23) and today, March 5 is his 25th death anniversary. It is appropriate that we remember him, draw inspiration from his life and work and salute his memory.