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Education Ministry to roll out safety reforms as school violence sparks national alarm: Fadhlina

Fadhlina Sidek pledges urgent intervention and mental health support following a spate of tragic incidents in Malaysian schools, including fatal assaults and sexual violence

MOE plans anti-bullying law, tightens school safety measures: Wong

The Education Ministry is set to introduce sweeping reforms to curb bullying in schools, including an Anti-Bullying Bill and stronger disciplinary safeguards, as part of efforts to create a safer and more compassionate learning environment

‘It was a birthday prank’: Miri IKBN student bullying case closed with no further action

Police say viral video of student being rammed into a pole was a consensual prank, but institute and ministry vow disciplinary action against those involved

Zara Qairina probe reveals bullying, sexual harassment as minister rejects cover-up claims

Saifuddin Nasution says police found evidence of abuse and mishandling but denies rumours linking case to high-profile figures

Ministries to align on anti-bullying law enforcement after Cabinet warning

Move follows death of schoolgirl Zara Qairina, with new Penal Code provisions making bullying a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years’ jail

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