Go see your mum... or else!


Malaysians are still divided on the need of a filial piety law, but many countries in the world are already enforcing it.

IF you are disrespectful to your elders, you will be tortured and killed - that was the law during the Han Dynasty in ancient China. Although the death sentence is no longer mandatory for such behaviour in modern China, it is still a crime under its newly revised law Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Health Ministry steps up measures to recruit, retain nurses, says Dzulkefly
Melaka polls: Wawasan eyeing Bemban, Sungai Udang seats, says Saifuddin
Haze: Schools in some areas to reopen as the air clears
Disaster risk plans must precede any development, says Zahid
Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for 11 states until 5pm
Sabah must leverage science and technology to boost resource value, says deputy minister
Sinkhole: JKR to install Bailey Bridge on Gua Musang-Kota Baru road
TH depositors’ money not used to fund PERKESO for religious workers, says Zulkifli
Unity Sports League effective platform to strenghten national unity, says ministry sec-gen
Digital Ministry pushes AI nation goal under Budget 2027

Others Also Read